How much is the train ticket from London to Plymouth?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Plymouth start from R 1 051. The average price for this train route is around R 1 905. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 31m, covering a distance of 307 km. The quickest train can get 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 R 1 024

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Plymouth on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:36	London Paddington	4h 13m	16:49	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 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:36	London Paddington	3h 46m	19:22	Plymouth	Cheapest
Train	07:38	London Paddington	3h 34m	11:12	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	08:32	London Paddington	4h 2m	12:34	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	08:32	London Paddington	4h 2m	12:34	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	10:32	London Paddington	4h 2m	14:34	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures from London to Plymouth on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:53	London Paddington	3h 33m	11:26	Plymouth	CheapestFastest
Train	09:36	London Paddington	3h 54m	13:30	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	09:36	London Paddington	3h 54m	13:30	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	11:36	London Paddington	3h 54m	15:30	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	11:36	London Paddington	3h 54m	15:30	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures from London to Plymouth on 15 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	09:03	London Paddington	3h 34m	12:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	09:03	London Paddington	3h 34m	12:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	10:03	London Paddington	3h 46m	13:49	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags

Next departures from London to Plymouth on 16 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	10:03	London Paddington	3h	13:03	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	09:03	London Paddington	3h 34m	12:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	09:03	London Paddington	3h 34m	12:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	10:03	London Paddington	3h 46m	13:49	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags

Next departures from London to Plymouth on 17 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	10:03	London Paddington	3h	13:03	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	09:03	London Paddington	3h 34m	12:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	09:03	London Paddington	3h 34m	12:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	10:03	London Paddington	3h 46m	13:49	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags

Next departures from London to Plymouth on 18 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	09:03	London Paddington	3h 34m	12:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	09:03	London Paddington	3h 34m	12:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	10:03	London Paddington	3h 46m	13:49	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags

Next departures from London to Plymouth on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:45	London Paddington	6h 52m	06:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	Cheapest
Train	12:03	London Paddington	2h 52m	14:55	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	09:03	London Paddington	3h 34m	12:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	09:03	London Paddington	3h 34m	12:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	10:03	London Paddington	3h 46m	13:49	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:38 PM 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 R 423, 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 priceR 229 - R 1 622	Average duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 051 - R 6 120	Average duration3h 31m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 423 - R 814	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 R 1 051

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

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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from London to Plymouth?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Plymouth start from R 1 051. The average price for this train route is around R 1 905. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 31m, covering a distance of 307 km. The quickest train can get 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

10/12

R 1 817

11/12

R 1 839

Today

R 1 826

13/12

R 1 717

14/12

R 1 829

15/12

R 1 839

16/12

R 1 717

17/12

R 1 621

The cheapest trip from London to Plymouth was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 621

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 R 1 621 to R 5 840 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 R 1 621, which is on 2025-12-17.