The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Abbey Wood
Cheapest price
£91
Average price
£124
Fastest journey
3 h 56 m
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
323 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Abbey Wood is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Abbey Wood will cost around £124 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £91.
Of the 3 trains that leave Plymouth for Abbey Wood 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 323 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 30 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.






Live departures
Plymouth to Abbey Wood train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Abbey Wood trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:54 Plymouth | 4h30 | 08:24 Abbey Wood | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:55 Plymouth | 3h57 | 08:52 Abbey Wood | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Abbey Wood
Trains from Plymouth to Abbey Wood run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 323 km distance in 3h 59m.
Distance 323 km |
Average train duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 59m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 23:20 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Plymouth to Abbey Wood trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Plymouth and Abbey Wood from £42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Plymouth to Abbey Wood train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to Abbey Wood 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 Abbey Wood, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and Abbey Wood
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 07:30 - 19:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available in the ticket hall and platforms.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: On the paid side of the barrier within the stations ticket hall. Separate baby change facilities are also available within the ticket hall on the paid side of the barrier.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilet is located on the paid side of the barrier in the stations ticket hall. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Dartford - Bus stop B (outside of the station) Towards Plumstead - Bus stop A (outside of the station)
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