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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Plymouth station (PLY)
Cheapest price
£77
Average price
£77
Fastest journey
4 h 54 m
Average duration
4 h 54 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Plymouth station (PLY) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Plymouth station (PLY) will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £77.
Of the 1 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Plymouth station (PLY) 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 292 km distance in an average of 4 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 54 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.
9:194h54London Gatwick Airport14:13Plymouth station (PLY)£771One-way0 changes
- 9:194h54London Gatwick Airport14:13Plymouth station (PLY)£771One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Plymouth station (PLY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Plymouth station (PLY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 292 km
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4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book London Gatwick Airport to Plymouth station (PLY) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink, Great Western Railway (GWR) or Southern to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to Plymouth station (PLY).
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Railway with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Plymouth station (PLY).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink, Great Western Railway (GWR) or Southern to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to Plymouth station (PLY).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from London Gatwick Airport to Plymouth station (PLY).
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Plymouth station (PLY)
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Plymouth station (PLY) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £77 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 09:10, the last at 09:42. The fastest train covers the 292 km distance in 4h 31m.
Distance 292 km |
Average train duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £77 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 31m |
First train 9:10 |
Last train 9:42 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Great Western Railway (GWR), Southern from London Gatwick Airport to Plymouth station (PLY) trainsGreat Western Railway, Thameslink, Great Western Railway (GWR), Southern trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Plymouth station (PLY) from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Plymouth station (PLY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Plymouth station (PLY) 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 station (PLY), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Plymouth station (PLY)
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
- 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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