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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Plymouth station (PLY)
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£91
Fastest journey
5 h 16 m
Average duration
5 h 20 m
Trains per day
2
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 £91 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
Of the 2 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Plymouth station (PLY) 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 292 km distance in an average of 5 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 16 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight 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 £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £86.
Distance: 292 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£69 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest | £157 Average Price |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Plymouth station (PLY) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:16 London Gatwick Airport | 4h47 | 12:03 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:00 London Gatwick Airport | 5h13 | 13:13 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:22 London Gatwick Airport | 5h51 | 14:13 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:59 London Gatwick Airport | 5h16 | 19:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Plymouth station (PLY)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 292 km |
Average train duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 31m |
First train 07:13 |
Last train 13:59 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Southern from London Gatwick Airport to Plymouth station (PLY) trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western, Southern trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Plymouth station (PLY) from £15. 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
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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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