The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£87
Average price
£95
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Trains per day
4
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 £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £87.
Of the 4 trains that leave London Heathrow Airport for Plymouth every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 286 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 23 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 coach, train and flight for London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth
Omio 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 £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £150.
Distance: 286 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£88 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £322 Average Price |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth trains for today, Monday 23 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:21 London Heathrow Airport | 3h53 | 12:14 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:50 London Heathrow Airport | 4h23 | 14:13 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:21 London Heathrow Airport | 3h52 | 14:13 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Rail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry to find the best option for your trip from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth.
- 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 Rail with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry to find the best option for your trip from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth
Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth run on average 22 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 15:55. The fastest train covers the 286 km distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 286 km |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 05:21 |
Last train 15:55 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Plymouth from £11. 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 Heathrow Airport to Plymouth train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Heathrow Airport and Plymouth
- 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
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. 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: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Keyham Road (B3396) near the turning to Keat Street
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