- Must visit
The Box
Plymouth’s main museum and gallery, covering local history, art, natural history and archives in a modern city-centre building.
Cheapest price
£89
Average price
£108
Fastest journey
3 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
286 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth will cost around £108 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £89.
To travel from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth you need to make at least one change.
C37981 · C37219+
C00167
C37631 · C37237+
C00796
W34793+
C37901+
W10807+
C37194
C00167+
C37219 · C37551
C00167+
C37219 · C37981+
W10825
W10831+
C00167
W10828+
C00167
C00167+
W10828
C37981 · C37219+
C00167
C37981+
C00167Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £127.
Distance: 286 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£87 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £232 Average Price |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 36m Average total duration 8h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth trains for today, Saturday 22 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:25 London Heathrow Airport | 4h10 | 19:35 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 23 August | |||||
C33025+ G66476+ C35314 | 6:39 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 5h12 | 11:51 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
C33025+ G66476+ W10798 | 6:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 5h04 | 11:51 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
C33025+ G66476+ C35316 | 6:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h56 | 11:51 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
C33025+ G66476+ W10801 | 7:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h49 | 11:51 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
C33025+ G66476+ C35319 | 7:09 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h42 | 11:51 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
C33025+ G66476+ W10804 | 7:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h34 | 11:51 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
W34793+ C37901+ W10807+ C37194 | 7:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h38 | 12:05 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3 changes | |
W34793+ W10807 | 7:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h38 | 12:05 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
C01222 · W34793+ W10807 | 7:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h38 | 12:05 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
W34793+ W10810 | 7:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h23 | 12:05 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
W34793+ C37498 | 7:49 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h16 | 12:05 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
W34793+ W10813 | 7:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h08 | 12:05 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
W34793+ W10813 | 8:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h03 | 12:05 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
W34677+ G01136+ W10813 | 8:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h49 | 12:51 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
L79341+ Y41605+ W10813+ Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo | 8:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 6h26 | 14:28 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3 changes | |
C00167+ C37925 | 8:09 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 5h02 | 13:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
W34677+ G01136+ C37925 | 8:09 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h42 | 12:51 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
W34677+ G01136+ W10816 | 8:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h39 | 12:51 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
C00167+ W10816 | 8:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h59 | 13:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
W34677+ G01136+ W10816 | 8:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h34 | 12:51 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
C00167+ W10816 | 8:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h54 | 13:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
C00167+ C37525 | 8:19 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h52 | 13:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
C00167+ C37525 | 8:24 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h47 | 13:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
C00167+ W10819 | 8:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h44 | 13:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
C00167+ W10819 | 8:32 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h39 | 13:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
C00167+ C37949 | 8:39 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h32 | 13:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
C00167+ W10822 | 8:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h29 | 13:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
C00167+ W10822 | 8:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h24 | 13:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
C00167+ C37551 · C37219 | 8:49 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h22 | 13:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
C00167+ C37551 | 8:49 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h22 | 13:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
C00167+ C37551 | 8:54 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h17 | 13:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
C00167+ W10825+ C37981 · C37219 | 8:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h14 | 13:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3 changes | |
C00167+ W10825 | 8:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h14 | 13:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
C00167+ W10825 | 9:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h09 | 13:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
C00167+ C37981 | 9:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h01 | 13:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
C00167+ C37981 · C37219 | 9:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h01 | 13:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
C00167+ W10828 | 9:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h59 | 13:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
W10828+ C00167 | 9:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h54 | 13:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
C00796+ C37591 | 9:19 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h52 | 14:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
C00167+ W10831 | 9:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h44 | 13:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
C00796+ W10834 | 9:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h29 | 14:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
C00796+ C37631 | 9:49 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h22 | 14:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
C00796+ C37237 · C37631 | 9:49 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h22 | 14:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
W34799 · C00796+ W10837 | 9:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h14 | 14:11 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:09, the last at 18:21. The fastest train covers the 286 km distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 286 km |
Average train duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 7:09 |
Last train 18:21 |
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Plymouth’s main museum and gallery, covering local history, art, natural history and archives in a modern city-centre building.
Independent museum exploring Plymouth’s role in gin distilling, set in a historic Barbican building with tours and original features.
Small local museum on the Barbican focused on migration, seafaring and Plymouth’s links with transatlantic departures.
Historic waterfront quarter with cobbled lanes, independent shops, harbour views and many of Plymouth’s best-known heritage sights.
Large open seafront promenade and parkland with lawns, monuments and views over Plymouth Sound; ideal for walks and sunset stops.
Peaceful landscaped park beside the Hoe with formal planting, a lido nearby and excellent sea views across Plymouth Sound.
A Devon cream tea pairs scones with clotted cream and jam. In Devon, the cream goes on first, making it a proud local ritual across Plymouth and the county.
Fresh crab landed on the South Devon coast, often served simply dressed or in sandwiches. It is prized in Plymouth for its sweet flavour and strong fishing heritage.
This traditional pie of pilchards, eggs and potatoes is linked to nearby Cornwall and often found in Plymouth. It reflects the area's historic reliance on coastal fishing.
Long-established seafood restaurant on the Barbican, popular for fresh fish, shellfish and harbour atmosphere close to the historic waterfront.
Relaxed bistro in the Barbican area serving British and European dishes with seafood options. Well suited to an easy meal near the waterfront.
Historic Barbican pub known for seafood, pies and harbour views. A lively traditional setting for classic Plymouth fare and local ales.
Moderate for the UK: dining and buses are reasonable, while hotels rise in summer and at weekends. Costs are usually lower than London but similar to other regional waterfront cities.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxi tips are usually by rounding up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport 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.

Most London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth trains use the London Paddington to Plymouth station pair, with some services arriving at Devonport. Use this guide to compare London Heathrow Airport and Plymouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Plymouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Plymouth.
Wi-Fi is available at Plymouth. ATMs are available at Plymouth.
Ticket office support is available at Plymouth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Plymouth: Parking, WC.
Available at Plymouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Plymouth: 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.
Devonport is 2 km from Plymouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Devonport has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Devonport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Devonport: Parking.
Available at Devonport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Devonport: 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.
Keyham is 3 km from Plymouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Keyham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Keyham: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Keyham: Bike Parking.
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