The cheapest and fastest trains from Newton Abbot to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
38 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newton Abbot to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newton Abbot to Plymouth will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 2 trains that leave Newton Abbot for Plymouth every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 38 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 Newton Abbot to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newton Abbot to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 41 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Newton Abbot to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Newton Abbot to Plymouth trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:59 Newton Abbot | 0h39 | 04:38 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:02 Newton Abbot | 0h38 | 07:40 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:51 Newton Abbot | 0h43 | 09:34 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:10 Newton Abbot | 0h38 | 15:48 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:41 Newton Abbot | 0h39 | 18:20 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newton Abbot to Plymouth
Trains from Newton Abbot to Plymouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 37m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Newton Abbot to Plymouth trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Newton Abbot and Plymouth from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newton Abbot to Plymouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot and Plymouth
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:10 Saturday 06:10 - 17:50 Sunday 08:45 - 18:10
- 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 an overbridge from platform 3. 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 can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Station phone boxes 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 Platforms 1/2 and 3.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: In ladies wc
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 adjacent ticket office
- 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
- 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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