London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plymouth train

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Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plymouth

Showing times and prices for 20 Jan

Cheapest

£97

Average

£97

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

W35730

08:434h20

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

13:03Plymouth station (PLY)

£971One-way

2 changes

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plymouth train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 20 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes	Tickets
Great Western Railway W35730 SouthernW35730	08:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	4h20	13:03 Plymouth station (PLY)	2 changes
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Train times from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plymouth

Showing times and prices for 20 Jan

Fastest Journey

4 h 20 m

Average

4 h 20 m

Trains per day

Distance

292 km

To travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plymouth you need to make at least 2 changes.

Fastest

W35730

08:434h20

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

13:03Plymouth station (PLY)

£971One-way

2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plymouth

Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plymouth run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £12 by bus.

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 £12

Distance

292 km

Average train duration

4h 52m

Cheapest ticket price

£40

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

4h 17m

First train

07:43

Last train

21:30

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £12

Train companies: Great Western Rail and Southern trains London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plymouth

Travel to Plymouth from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from £37 with Omio’s train partners Great Western Rail and Southern! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

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.

Great Western Rail from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plymouth train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 23 min
Cheapest Price: £37

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Train information from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plymouth with Southern:

Average Duration: 4 h 46 min
Cheapest Price: £285
Southern frequency: 12 a day

FAQs: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plymouth train

FAQs: Travel by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plymouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plymouth.

Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plymouth can start from as little as £40 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plymouth is £109; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Plymouth from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is on average 4 h 16 min for the 181 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Plymouth from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plymouth leaves at 07: 42. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plymouth leaves at 21: 19.

There are 4 trains a day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plymouth which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plymouth train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Plymouth from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 19.

A trip to Plymouth from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 16 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plymouth is March.

You have options as you can travel to Plymouth from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Plymouth

London

Plymouth

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB

Phone Number

+44 3451652030

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

Dining

Buffet City
Perillas
Theatre Royal Restaurant
World Peace Cafe

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

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

Hotel