The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£215
Average price
£215
Fastest journey
5 h 22 m
Average duration
5 h 22 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
335 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough to Plymouth will cost around £215 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £215.
Of the 1 trains that leave Loughborough for Plymouth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 335 km distance in an average of 5 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 22 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 and coach for Loughborough to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £71.
Distance: 335 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£166 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 6m Average total duration 8h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Loughborough to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough to Plymouth trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:25 Loughborough | 5h22 | 14:47 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough to Plymouth
Trains from Loughborough to Plymouth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £71 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 335 km distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 335 km |
Average train duration 5h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £71 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 23:55 |
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FAQs: Loughborough to Plymouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough 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 Loughborough and Plymouth
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside 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
- 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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