How much is the train ticket from Plymouth to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Plymouth to London start at $88. The average price for this train route is around $155. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Plymouth to London?

The average train trip from Plymouth to London takes 3h 37m and covers 307 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 7m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the Plymouth to London route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 16 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Plymouth to London?

The earliest train from Plymouth to London departs at 7:32am. The latest train departs at 11:55pm.

Train Plymouth to London from $85

Next train departures

Next departures for Plymouth to London on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:50pm	Plymouth	3h 33m	8:23pm	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	3:15pm	Plymouth	3h 9m	6:24pm	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	10:56pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	6h 25m	5:21am	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	10:56pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	6h 25m	5:21am	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	7:58am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	3h 29m	11:27am	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures for Plymouth to London on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:50pm	Plymouth	3h 33m	8:23pm	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	3:15pm	Plymouth	3h 9m	6:24pm	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	10:56pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	6h 24m	5:20am	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	10:56pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	6h 24m	5:20am	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	7:58am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	3h 29m	11:27am	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures for Plymouth to London on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:56pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	5h 59m	4:55am	Ealing Broadway	Cheapest
Train	3:15pm	Plymouth	3h 9m	6:24pm	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	10:56pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	5h 59m	4:55am	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	7:58am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	3h 29m	11:27am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	7:58am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	3h 29m	11:27am	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures for Plymouth to London on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:48pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	3h 41m	7:29pm	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	3:15pm	Plymouth	3h 10m	6:25pm	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	7:50am	St Budeaux Victoria Road	3h 39m	11:29am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	7:50am	St Budeaux Victoria Road	3h 39m	11:29am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	8:33am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	3h 56m	12:29pm	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures for Plymouth to London on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:15am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 7m	3:22pm	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	3:15pm	Plymouth	3h 7m	6:22pm	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	11:15am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 7m	3:22pm	London Paddington	No tags
Train	12:44pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	3h 39m	4:23pm	London Paddington	No tags
Train	12:44pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	3h 39m	4:23pm	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures for Plymouth to London on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:56pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	6h 8m	5:04am	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	8:16am	Plymouth	3h 41m	11:57am	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	10:56pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	6h 29m	5:25am	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	10:56pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	6h 29m	5:25am	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	7:32am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 25m	11:57am	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures for Plymouth to London on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:56pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	6h 29m	5:25am	Ealing Broadway	Cheapest
Train	8:16am	Plymouth	3h 41m	11:57am	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	10:56pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	6h 29m	5:25am	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	7:32am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 25m	11:57am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	7:32am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 25m	11:57am	London Paddington	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Plymouth to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

309 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $166	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$88 - $502	Average Duration3h 37m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$33 - $61	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train companies

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi4

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. Great Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at $88

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Plymouth to London by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Plymouth to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Plymouth to London start at $88. The average price for this train route is around $155. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Plymouth to London?
The average train trip from Plymouth to London takes 3h 37m and covers 307 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 7m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Plymouth to London route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 16 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Plymouth to London?
The earliest train from Plymouth to London departs at 7:32am. The latest train departs at 11:55pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-30

$144

12-01

$144

Today

$144

12-03

$141

12-04

$142

12-05

$143

12-06

$133

12-07

$151

The cheapest trip from Plymouth to London was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $133

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Plymouth to London, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $133 to $477 for a train ticket from Plymouth to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $133 which is on 2025-12-06.