The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Horley
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
4 h 37 m
Average duration
6 h 24 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Horley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Horley will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 2 trains that leave Plymouth for Horley 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 294 km distance in an average of 6 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 10 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 Plymouth to Horley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £69.
Distance: 294 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£74 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £108 Average Price |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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
Plymouth to Horley train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Horley trains for today, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P29719+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W59639 | On time 08:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 5h16 | 13:43 Horley station (HOR) | 2 changes | |
P29719 · P30450+ W59639 | On time 08:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 5h16 | 13:43 Horley station (HOR) | 2 changes | |
P29720 · P30453+ W59435 | On time 09:14 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h54 | 14:08 Horley station (HOR) | 2 changes | |
P29720+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W59435 | On time 09:14 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h54 | 14:08 Horley station (HOR) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Horley
Trains from Plymouth to Horley run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:49, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 294 km distance in 4h 47m.
Distance 294 km |
Average train duration 5h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 03:49 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Plymouth to Horley trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Plymouth and Horley from £17. 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 Horley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to Horley 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 Horley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and Horley
- 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
- 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 06:20 - 19:45 Saturday 06:20 - 19:45 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Type of shops available: Florist in Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall and Platforms 2 and 3
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting areas are available on platforms 2 and 3 and in the booking hall
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On overbridge & near side entrance to Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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