How much is the train ticket from Plymouth to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Plymouth to London start from R 1 054. The average price for this train route is around R 1 878. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Plymouth to London?

The average train journey time from Plymouth to London is 3h 37m, covering a distance of 306 km. The quickest train can get 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 run on this route, with 15 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 07:32. And the latest train departs at 23:55.

Train Plymouth to London from R 1 000

Next train departures

Next departures from Plymouth to London on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	5h 59m	04:55	Ealing Broadway	Cheapest
Train	16:50	Plymouth	3h 41m	20:31	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	5h 59m	04:55	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 26m	11:58	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 26m	11:58	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to London on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:48	St Budeaux Victoria Road	4h 11m	19:59	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	15:15	Plymouth	3h 44m	18:59	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:50	St Budeaux Victoria Road	4h 10m	12:00	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:50	St Budeaux Victoria Road	4h 10m	12:00	London Paddington	No tags
Train	08:33	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 26m	12:59	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to London on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:09	St Budeaux Ferry Road	8h 16m	05:25	Ealing Broadway	Cheapest
Train	08:27	Plymouth	3h 32m	11:59	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	21:09	St Budeaux Ferry Road	8h 16m	05:25	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	08:54	St Budeaux Ferry Road	5h 1m	13:55	London Paddington	No tags
Train	08:54	St Budeaux Ferry Road	5h 1m	13:55	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to London on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	5h 42m	04:38	Ealing Broadway	Cheapest
Train	15:15	Plymouth	3h 9m	18:24	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	5h 42m	04:38	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	3h 56m	11:28	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	3h 56m	11:28	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to London on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	5h 51m	04:47	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	15:15	Plymouth	3h 9m	18:24	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	5h 42m	04:38	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	3h 56m	11:28	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	3h 56m	11:28	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to London on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	5h 51m	04:47	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	15:15	Plymouth	3h 9m	18:24	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	5h 42m	04:38	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	5h 42m	04:38	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	3h 56m	11:28	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to London on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:10	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 14m	21:24	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	15:15	Plymouth	3h 9m	18:24	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	5h 42m	04:38	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	5h 42m	04:38	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	3h 56m	11:28	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to London on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:49	Plymouth	3h 35m	19:24	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	15:15	Plymouth	3h 9m	18:24	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	5h 59m	04:55	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	5h 59m	04:55	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	3h 56m	11:28	London Paddington	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 R 447, 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 1 994	Average duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 054 - R 6 048	Average duration3h 37m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 447 - R 743	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 1 054

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Plymouth to London 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 Plymouth to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Plymouth to London start from R 1 054. The average price for this train route is around R 1 878. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Plymouth to London?
The average train journey time from Plymouth to London is 3h 37m, covering a distance of 306 km. The quickest train can get 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 run on this route, with 15 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 07:32. And the latest train departs at 23:55.

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 1 746

11/12

R 1 748

Today

R 1 763

13/12

R 1 731

14/12

R 1 763

15/12

R 1 763

16/12

R 1 731

17/12

R 1 621

The cheapest trip from Plymouth to London 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 Plymouth to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 621 to R 5 834 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 R 1 621, which is on 2025-12-17.