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Compare train and coach for Plymouth to Gravesend
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Gravesend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £72. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £72, and a train costs an average of £214.
Distance: 338 km
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£214 Average Price | £97 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 34m Average total duration 10h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Plymouth to Gravesend trains with Omio?
Great Western Rail as well as Great Western Railway (GWR) offer trains services from Plymouth to Gravesend.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Plymouth to Gravesend.
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Rail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Plymouth to Gravesend.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Rail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Plymouth to Gravesend.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Plymouth to Gravesend.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Gravesend
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Plymouth to Gravesend run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £214 but you can travel from only £72 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 338 km distance in 4h 32m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £72
Distance 338 km |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £214 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 32m |
First train 05:29 |
Last train 23:55 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £72
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Plymouth to Gravesend trainsGreat Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Plymouth and Gravesend from £72. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 29m
Cheapest Price
£79
Great Western Rail frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 32m
Cheapest Price
£214
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Plymouth to Gravesend train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to Gravesend 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 Gravesend, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Plymouth to Gravesend can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £214, while the average price tends to be around £214.
The train journey from Plymouth to Gravesend covers a distance of 338 km and takes approximately 4h 32m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Plymouth to Gravesend is 338 km.
The first train from Plymouth to Gravesend leaves at 5:29.
The last train from Plymouth to Gravesend departs at 23:55.
Trains from Plymouth to Gravesend run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Plymouth to Gravesend.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Plymouth to Gravesend.
To get from Plymouth to Gravesend, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Plymouth to Gravesend.
The train station in Plymouth that goes to Gravesend is Plymouth station (PLY), and it arrives at Gravesend station (GRV).
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Gravesend is by coach, costing approximately £72.
Booking trains from Plymouth to Gravesend in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Plymouth to Gravesend passes through the scenic landscapes of the Devon and Somerset countryside, featuring rolling hills, picturesque villages, and coastal views, particularly near Exeter and along parts of the South West coast.
A day trip from Plymouth to Gravesend is not feasible, as the journey takes 4h 32m each way. However, trains run 5 times per day.
A visit to Gravesend can typically be enjoyed over 1 to 2 days, allowing time to explore its historic sites, such as the Gravesend Clock Tower and St George's Church, and enjoy a stroll along the River Thames.
Yes, you can take the train from Plymouth to Gravesend.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and Gravesend
Plymouth
Gravesend
The major train station for departures in Plymouth is Plymouth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Plymouth for your trip from Plymouth to Gravesend.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Plymouth
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Gravesend is Gravesend. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gravesend for your journey to Gravesend from Plymouth.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Direct step free access to Platform 0 for services towards London via the main entrance on Rathmore Road. Direct step free access to Platform 2 for services away from London via the side entrance on Clive Road. Direct step free access to Platform 1 from Platform 0. All platforms and interchange via lifts or steps from the station overbridge.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: in the booking hall on Platform 0 entrance.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 0 & 2- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: platform 0&2- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 2- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platform 0 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: both sides of station
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Gravesend
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Clive Road
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