How much does a train ticket cost from London to Plymouth?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Plymouth start from £48. The average price for this train route is around £85. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Plymouth?

The average train journey time from London to Plymouth is 3h 28m, covering a distance of 191 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 52m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the London to Plymouth route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from London to Plymouth departs at 07:29. And the latest train departs at 23:50.

Train London to Plymouth from £52

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Plymouth on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:03	London Paddington	3h 10m	14:13	Plymouth	Cheapest
Train	10:03	London Paddington	3h	13:03	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	08:03	London Paddington	3h 21m	11:24	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags
Train	08:03	London Paddington	3h 21m	11:24	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags
Train	09:03	London Paddington	3h 34m	12:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures from London to Plymouth on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:05	London Paddington	3h 8m	15:13	Plymouth	Cheapest
Train	10:03	London Paddington	3h	13:03	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	08:03	London Paddington	3h 21m	11:24	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags
Train	08:03	London Paddington	3h 21m	11:24	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags
Train	09:03	London Paddington	3h 34m	12:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures from London to Plymouth on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:03	London Paddington	3h 33m	14:36	St Budeaux Victoria Road	Cheapest
Train	10:03	London Paddington	3h	13:03	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	08:03	London Paddington	3h 21m	11:24	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags
Train	08:03	London Paddington	3h 21m	11:24	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags
Train	09:03	London Paddington	3h 34m	12:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures from London to Plymouth on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:03	London Paddington	3h 37m	18:40	Plymouth	Cheapest
Train	08:03	London Paddington	3h 9m	11:12	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	09:03	London Paddington	3h 31m	12:34	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	09:03	London Paddington	3h 31m	12:34	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	11:03	London Paddington	3h 31m	14:34	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures from London to Plymouth on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:03	London Paddington	3h 27m	13:30	St Budeaux Victoria Road	Cheapest
Train	16:03	London Paddington	3h 6m	19:09	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	10:03	London Paddington	3h 27m	13:30	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	12:03	London Paddington	3h 27m	15:30	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	12:03	London Paddington	3h 27m	15:30	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures from London to Plymouth on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:45	London Paddington	6h 55m	06:40	St Budeaux Victoria Road	Cheapest
Train	09:36	London Paddington	3h 27m	13:03	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	08:34	London Paddington	4h 3m	12:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	08:34	London Paddington	4h 3m	12:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	09:36	London Paddington	4h 14m	13:50	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags

Next departures from London to Plymouth on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:45	London Paddington	6h 55m	06:40	St Budeaux Victoria Road	Cheapest
Train	09:36	London Paddington	3h 27m	13:03	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	08:34	London Paddington	4h 3m	12:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	08:34	London Paddington	4h 3m	12:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	09:36	London Paddington	4h 14m	13:50	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 20:52 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Plymouth

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Plymouth. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 50mAverage duration

192 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £73	Average duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£48 - £271	Average duration3h 28m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£22 - £37	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 Wi-Fi. Great Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at £48

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Plymouth by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from London to Plymouth?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Plymouth start from £48. The average price for this train route is around £85. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Plymouth?
The average train journey time from London to Plymouth is 3h 28m, covering a distance of 191 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 52m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Plymouth route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Plymouth?
The earliest train from London to Plymouth departs at 07:29. And the latest train departs at 23:50.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

30/11

£82

01/12

£82

Today

£82

03/12

£82

04/12

£77

05/12

£82

06/12

£76

07/12

£82

The cheapest trip from London to Plymouth was searched and found on 6 Dec 2025 with a price of £76

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

You can expect to pay from £76 to £258 for a train ticket from London to Plymouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £76, which is on 2025-12-06.