The cheapest and fastest trains from Norwich to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£135
Average price
£221
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 54 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
452 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwich to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Plymouth will cost around £221 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £135.
Of the 3 trains that leave Norwich for Plymouth every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 452 km distance in an average of 5 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 13 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, coach and flight for Norwich to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a flight costs an average of £408.
Distance: 452 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£226 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest | £540 Average Price |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration 9h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg 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
Norwich to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Plymouth trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:00 Norwich | 6h13 | 15:13 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:32 Norwich | 5h40 | 16:12 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 12 November | |||||
![]() | 04:30 Norwich | 5h40 | 10:10 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Norwich to Plymouth
Trains from Norwich to Plymouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £64 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:42, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 452 km distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 452 km |
Average train duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £64 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 25m |
First train 04:42 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia from Norwich to Plymouth trainsGreat Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Norwich and Plymouth from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Norwich to Plymouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich 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 Norwich and Plymouth
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 20:45 Saturday 04:45 - 20:45 Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
- Type of shops available: News agent Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: All toilets are located on the concourse including the accessible (radar key) toilet
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On forecourt and within station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
- 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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