How much is the train ticket from London to Plymouth?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Plymouth start from $61. The average price for this train route is around $110. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Plymouth?

The average train ride duration from London to Plymouth is 3h 22m, covering a distance of 190 miles (306 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators service the London to Plymouth route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 18 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Plymouth?

The earliest train departs from London to Plymouth at 7:29am. And the latest train departs at 11:50pm.

Train London to Plymouth from $68

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Plymouth on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:45pm	London Paddington	6h 55m	6:40am	St Budeaux Victoria Road	Cheapest
Train	6:03pm	London Paddington	3h 9m	9:12pm	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	6:03pm	London Paddington	3h 36m	9:39pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	6:03pm	London Paddington	3h 36m	9:39pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	6:03pm	London Paddington	3h 9m	9:12pm	Plymouth	No tags

Next departures for London to Plymouth on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:05pm	London Paddington	3h 8m	3:13pm	Plymouth	Cheapest
Train	10:03am	London Paddington	3h	1:03pm	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	8:03am	London Paddington	3h 21m	11:24am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags
Train	8:03am	London Paddington	3h 21m	11:24am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags
Train	9:03am	London Paddington	3h 34m	12:37pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures for London to Plymouth on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:05pm	London Paddington	3h 8m	3:13pm	Plymouth	Cheapest
Train	10:03am	London Paddington	3h	1:03pm	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	8:03am	London Paddington	3h 21m	11:24am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags
Train	8:03am	London Paddington	3h 21m	11:24am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags
Train	9:03am	London Paddington	3h 34m	12:37pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures for London to Plymouth on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:05pm	London Paddington	3h 8m	3:13pm	Plymouth	Cheapest
Train	10:03am	London Paddington	3h	1:03pm	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	8:03am	London Paddington	3h 21m	11:24am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags
Train	8:03am	London Paddington	3h 21m	11:24am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags
Train	9:03am	London Paddington	3h 34m	12:37pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures for London to Plymouth on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:03am	London Paddington	3h 33m	2:36pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	Cheapest
Train	10:03am	London Paddington	3h	1:03pm	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	8:03am	London Paddington	3h 21m	11:24am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags
Train	8:03am	London Paddington	3h 21m	11:24am	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags
Train	9:03am	London Paddington	3h 34m	12:37pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures for London to Plymouth on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:03pm	London Paddington	3h 37m	6:40pm	Plymouth	Cheapest
Train	8:03am	London Paddington	3h 9m	11:12am	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	9:03am	London Paddington	3h 31m	12:34pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	9:03am	London Paddington	3h 31m	12:34pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	11:03am	London Paddington	3h 31m	2:34pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures for London to Plymouth on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:03am	London Paddington	3h 27m	1:30pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	Cheapest
Train	4:03pm	London Paddington	3h 6m	7:09pm	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	10:03am	London Paddington	3h 27m	1:30pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	12:03pm	London Paddington	3h 27m	3:30pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	12:03pm	London Paddington	3h 27m	3:30pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures for London to Plymouth on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:45pm	London Paddington	6h 55m	6:40am	St Budeaux Victoria Road	Cheapest
Train	9:36am	London Paddington	3h 27m	1:03pm	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	8:34am	London Paddington	4h 3m	12:37pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	8:34am	London Paddington	4h 3m	12:37pm	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	9:36am	London Paddington	4h 14m	1:50pm	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:51 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from London to Plymouth

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the 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$14 - $94	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$61 - $351	Average Duration3h 22m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $48	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. Travelers 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 $61

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Plymouth 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 London to Plymouth?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Plymouth start from $61. The average price for this train route is around $110. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Plymouth?
The average train ride duration from London to Plymouth is 3h 22m, covering a distance of 190 miles (306 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators service the London to Plymouth route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 18 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Plymouth?
The earliest train departs from London to Plymouth at 7:29am. And the latest train departs at 11:50pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/29

$105

11/30

$105

Today

$105

12/02

$99

12/03

$99

12/04

$99

12/05

$105

12/06

$93

The cheapest trip from London to Plymouth was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $93

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 $93 to $333 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 $93 which is on 2025-12-06.