The cheapest and fastest trains from Brentford to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
4 h 59 m
Average duration
4 h 59 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
296 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brentford to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brentford to Plymouth will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
Of the 1 trains that leave Brentford for Plymouth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 296 km distance in an average of 4 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:284h59Brentford17:27Plymouth£521One-way0 changes
12:284h59Brentford17:27Plymouth£521One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Brentford to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brentford to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 296 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£52 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Brentford to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Brentford to Plymouth trains for tomorrow, Sunday 7 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:28 Brentford | 4h59 | 17:27 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brentford to Plymouth
Trains from Brentford to Plymouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £38 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:55, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 296 km distance in 4h 59m.
Distance 296 km |
Average train duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 59m |
First train 6:55 |
Last train 23:55 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Brentford to Plymouth trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Brentford and Plymouth from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
FAQs: Brentford to Plymouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brentford to Plymouth by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brentford and Plymouth
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:30 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station. Level access from either side of station. Lifts between platforms or alternative step-free route via street (under 400m)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: No waiting room but seating available on the platform.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Hounslow: Boston Manor Road (A3002) Bus Stop SK To Kew Bridge: Boston Manor Road (A3002) Bus Stop SM
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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