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The cheapest and fastest trains from Horley to Plymouth
Showing times and prices for 11 Jun
Cheapest price
£77
Average price
£127
Fastest journey
4 h 52 m
Average duration
5 h 8 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
294 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Horley to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horley to Plymouth will cost around £127 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £77.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Horley for Plymouth every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 294 km distance in an average of 5 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 24 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.
8:214h52Horley13:13Plymouth£771One-way0 changes- 13:515h24Horley19:15Plymouth£1781One-way0 changes
- 8:214h52Horley13:13Plymouth£771One-way0 changes
- 13:515h24Horley19:15Plymouth£1781One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Horley to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Horley to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £198.
Distance: 294 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£100 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £333 Average Price |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Horley to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Horley to Plymouth trains for today, Wednesday 10 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34814+ W32926+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington | Delayed 13:03 12:21Horley station (HOR) | 4h51 | 17:12 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
| G15134 · W34814+W32926 | On time 12:21 Horley station (HOR) | 4h51 | 17:12 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
| G15136 · W34819+G28259 | On time 13:21 Horley station (HOR) | 4h56 | 18:17 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
| W34819+G28259+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington | Delayed 14:03 13:21Horley station (HOR) | 4h56 | 18:17 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Horley to Plymouth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Horley to Plymouth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £67 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 294 km distance in 4h 52m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17
Distance 294 km |
Average train duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £67 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 52m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern from Horley to Plymouth trainsGreat Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern trains will get you between Horley and Plymouth from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 52m
Cheapest Price
£67
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 4m
Cheapest Price
£202
Thameslink frequency
24 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Southern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 30m
Cheapest Price
£230
Southern frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Horley to Plymouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horley 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Horley to Plymouth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £67, while the average price tends to be around £100.
The train journey from Horley to Plymouth covers a distance of 294 km and takes approximately 4h 52m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from Horley to Plymouth is 294 km.
The first train from Horley to Plymouth leaves at 0:07.
The last train from Horley to Plymouth departs at 23:56.
Trains from Horley to Plymouth run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Horley to Plymouth.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Horley to Plymouth.
To get from Horley to Plymouth, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Horley to Plymouth.
The train station in Horley that goes to Plymouth is Gatwick Airport (GTW), and it arrives at Plymouth station (PLY).
The cheapest way to get from Horley to Plymouth is by coach, costing approximately £17.
Booking trains from Horley to Plymouth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Horley to Plymouth offers scenic views, especially as it travels through the picturesque countryside of southern England, including the rolling hills and coastal areas of Devon.
A day trip from Horley to Plymouth is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 52m. The distance is 294 km, and there are 3 train services per day.
To fully experience Plymouth's historic sites, waterfront attractions, and vibrant cultural scene, a stay of 2 to 3 days is ideal.
Yes, you can take the train from Horley to Plymouth.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Horley and Plymouth
Horley
Plymouth
The major train station for departures in Horley is Horley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Horley for your trip from Horley to Plymouth.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:45 Saturday 06:20 - 19:45 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Florist in Booking Hall
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself 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: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall and Platforms 2 and 3
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting areas are available on platforms 2 and 3 and in the booking hall
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On overbridge & near side entrance to Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Plymouth is Plymouth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Plymouth for your journey to Plymouth from Horley.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Plymouth
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
Amenities at train station
ParkingTaxisLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to shelter on platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Keyham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on Saltash Road, next to HMS Drake Barracks.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Devonport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
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