The cheapest and fastest trains from Longford to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£102
Fastest journey
3 h 48 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
286 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Longford to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Longford to Plymouth will cost around £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
Of the 5 trains that leave Longford for Plymouth every day 5 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 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 43 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 Longford to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Longford to Plymouth 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 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £28.
Distance: 286 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£89 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £110 Average Price |
4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Longford to Plymouth train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:50 Longford | 4h23 | 13:13 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 04:21 Longford | 4h20 | 08:41 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Longford to Plymouth
Distance 286 km |
Average train duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 3h 45m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Longford to Plymouth trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Longford and Plymouth 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: Longford to Plymouth train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Longford and Plymouth
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Bath Road and other major routes.
- Gordon Ramsay Plane Food
- Caviar House & Prunier
- Aspire Lounge and Spa
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £1
- Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5
- Premier Inn London Heathrow Terminal 5
- Sofitel London Heathrow
- Cost £15
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, check-in, and security
- Hall 2: international departures
- Hall 3: domestic departures
- Hall 4: arrivals and baggage claim
- Heathrow Express
- London Underground: Piccadilly Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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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