London Luton Airport to Plymouth train with Great Western Railway

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  • Great Western Railway
    11:055h20
    London Luton Airport
    16:25Plymouth
    £821One-way
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Compare coach and train for London Luton Airport to Plymouth

The cheapest option from London Luton Airport to Plymouth is coach, with an average price of £48. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Plymouth among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .

Distance: 312 km

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£74

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£48

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4h 31m

Average total duration

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4h 1m

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6h 28m

Average total duration

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Live departures

London Luton Airport to Plymouth train times

The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to Plymouth trains for today, Friday 3 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
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Great Western Railway11:35 London Luton Airport
4h38
16:13 Plymouth0 changesdirect

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Great Western Railway operates all trains services from London Luton Airport to Plymouth.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Luton Airport to Plymouth

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Typically, there are 7 trains per day from London Luton Airport to Plymouth, including direct trains, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 08:35, the last at 11:35. The fastest train covers the 312 km distance in 4h 38m.

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 £33
Distance
312 km
Average train duration
4h 1m
Lowest ticket price
£59
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
4h 38m
First train
8:35
Last train
11:35
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Fri
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 £33

Train companies: Great Western Railway from London Luton Airport to Plymouth trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between London Luton Airport and Plymouth from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 38m
Cheapest Price
£59
Great Western Railway frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
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FAQs: London Luton Airport to Plymouth train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton 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.

FAQs
The train distance from London Luton Airport to Plymouth is 312 km.
The first train from London Luton Airport to Plymouth leaves at 8:35.
The last train from London Luton Airport to Plymouth departs at 11:35.
Trains from London Luton Airport to Plymouth run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Luton Airport to Plymouth.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London Luton Airport to Plymouth.
To get from London Luton Airport to Plymouth, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from London Luton Airport to Plymouth.
Booking trains from London Luton Airport to Plymouth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London Luton Airport to Plymouth offers a mix of urban and countryside views. Travellers can enjoy scenic landscapes, especially as the route passes through the rolling hills and picturesque countryside of the South West.
To fully experience Plymouth's historic sites, waterfront attractions, and vibrant cultural scene, a stay of 2 to 3 days is ideal.
Yes, you can take the train from London Luton Airport to Plymouth.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in London Luton Airport and Plymouth

Most London Luton Airport to Plymouth trains use the London Paddington to Plymouth station pair, with some services arriving at Devonport. Use this guide to compare London Luton Airport and Plymouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Plymouth
PlymouthPlymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB+44 3451652030WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Plymouth from Plymouth city centre

Bus13, 2, 170 · 4m · £2 · every ~11 min

Plymouth 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

Food and drink options are available at Plymouth.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Plymouth. ATMs are available at Plymouth.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Plymouth.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Plymouth: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Plymouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

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.

DevonportDevonport station, Portland Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4QNParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Devonport from Plymouth city centre

Devonport is 2 km from Plymouth city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainExeter St Davids - Penzance, Plymouth - Penzance, Plymouth - Gunnislake, Plymouth - Liskeard · 3m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
BusDc7 · 8m · £2
Dc7 · 9m · £2
21, 34, 21A · 13m · £4 · every ~23 min

Devonport train station facilities and services

Devonport has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Devonport.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Devonport: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Devonport: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

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.

DockyardDockyard station, Paisley Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1RXParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Dockyard from Plymouth city centre

Dockyard is 2 km from Plymouth city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainExeter St Davids - Penzance, Plymouth - Penzance, Plymouth - Gunnislake, Plymouth - Liskeard · 4m · £0.90 · every ~1 min
Bus33 · 11m · £4 · every ~5 min
33 · 14m · £4 · every ~5 min
70B, 70 · 16m · £2 · every ~3 min
33 · 17m · £4 · every ~5 min
14 · 21m · £4 · every ~3 min

Dockyard train station facilities and services

Dockyard has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Dockyard.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Dockyard: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Dockyard: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Dockyard: 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.

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