Happy Valentine's! New to Omio? Get 14% off your first app booking. Valid until 16/02/2025.
14% discount applied on bookings with a total basket value up to €100.
Valid for first-time customers only
Only available on app bookings
This offer ends on 16/02/2025.
Limit one (1) coupon code per eligible booking. Cannot be combined, transferred or exchanged.
For full terms and conditions: https://www.omio.com/coupon

Plymouth to London train with Great Western Railway

Mon, 17 Feb
+ Add return
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Cheap train tickets from Plymouth to London

Showing times and prices for 17 Feb

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Great Western RailwayY21941
09:153h14
Plymouth station (PLY)
12:29London Paddington (PAD)
£831One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Great Western RailwayY21940
08:353h30
Plymouth station (PLY)
12:05London Paddington (PAD)
£831One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Great Western RailwayY21942
10:153h14
Plymouth station (PLY)
13:29London Paddington (PAD)
£831One-way
0 changes
Cross CountryC65954
09:273h43
Plymouth station (PLY)
13:10London Paddington (PAD)
£841One-way
1 change
Cross CountryC65957
10:273h47
Plymouth station (PLY)
14:14London Paddington (PAD)
£841One-way
1 change

Plymouth to London train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 17 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Great Western Railway
Y21939
Great Western RailwayY21939
08:16 Plymouth station (PLY)3h11 11:27 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesDirect
Great Western Railway
Y21940
Great Western RailwayY21940
08:35 Plymouth station (PLY)3h30 12:05 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesDirect
Great Western Railway
Y21941
Great Western RailwayY21941
09:15 Plymouth station (PLY)3h14 12:29 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
C65954
Cross CountryC65954
09:27 Plymouth station (PLY)3h43 13:10 London Paddington (PAD)1 change
Great Western Railway
Y21942
Great Western RailwayY21942
10:15 Plymouth station (PLY)3h14 13:29 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
C65957
Cross CountryC65957
10:27 Plymouth station (PLY)3h47 14:14 London Paddington (PAD)1 change

This is the last train of the day.

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Plymouth to London by train, coach or flight

Sun
16 Feb
Mon
17 Feb
Tue
18 Feb
Wed
19 Feb
Thu
20 Feb
Fri
21 Feb
Sat
22 Feb
Sun
23 Feb
Mon
24 Feb
Tue
25 Feb
Wed
26 Feb
Thu
27 Feb
Fri
28 Feb
Sat
01 Mar
Sun
02 Mar
Mon
03 Mar
Tue
04 Mar
Wed
05 Mar
Thu
06 Mar
Fri
07 Mar
Sat
08 Mar

How far in advance should I book train tickets from Plymouth to London?

The best time to book your train from Plymouth to London is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Plymouth to London route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Plymouth to London per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Plymouth to London.

Train times from Plymouth to London

Showing times and prices for 17 Feb

Fastest Journey

3 h 11 m

Average

3 h 27 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

309 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Plymouth for London every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Great Western RailwayY21939
08:163h11
Plymouth station (PLY)
11:27London Paddington (PAD)
£1071One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailwayY21941
09:153h14
Plymouth station (PLY)
12:29London Paddington (PAD)
£831One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailwayY21942
10:153h14
Plymouth station (PLY)
13:29London Paddington (PAD)
£831One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailwayY21940
08:353h30
Plymouth station (PLY)
12:05London Paddington (PAD)
£831One-way
0 changes
Cross CountryC65954
09:273h43
Plymouth station (PLY)
13:10London Paddington (PAD)
£841One-way
1 change

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Virgin Trains
East Coast
Cross Country
Deutsche Bahn

Journey information

Overview: Train from Plymouth to London

Trains from Plymouth to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £14 by bus.
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 £14
Distance
308 km
Average train duration
4h 1m
Cheapest ticket price
£48
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
4
Train providers
3
Fastest train
3h 8m
First train
04:20
Last train
23:54
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 £14

Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and South Western Railway trains Plymouth to London

Find the best trains to London from Plymouth with Omio's travel partners Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and South Western Railway from £38. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

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.

Plymouth to London train information with Great Western Rail:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 14 min
  • Cheapest Price: £38

Trains from Plymouth to London

There’s an average of about 25 trains from Plymouth to London on any given day. Trains on weekdays run more frequently than on weekends. During the week, the first train generally leaves just before 05:00, and the last one leaves around 23:30. On weekends, trains generally run from about 08:00 to 20:00, with a night train available on Sundays. The fastest direct journey is about 3 hours, while indirect journeys with one stop may take around 3h 30min.

Plymouth to London Train Time: Daily Departures

On a weekday, when trains are more frequent, you have about 30 journeys to choose from. Trains from Plymouth to London start departing around 04:40, and there are about two journeys every hour, on average, until about 19:50. There are usually not many trains between 19:50 and 23:50, when the night train departs from Plymouth. On weekends, trains start departing around 08:00, though there are some days with a roughly 06:00 start. There is, on average, one train departing every hour at about 15min past.

How long is the journey by train from Plymouth to London?

The fastest train journey from Plymouth to London takes about 3h. There are numerous direct trips and many of them take around 3h 15min or less. Indirect journeys require a change at intermediate stations, such as Exeter St Davis, and can take roughly 3h 30min or more. Be sure to check how long you have for your changeover; if your first train runs late, you may need to find alternative connections to London.

Lighthouse in Plymouth. Source: Shutterstock

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Plymouth to London?

Departure train station: Plymouth Railway Station will be your departure station from Plymouth. It is about 0.2 miles (0.3 km) or a roughly 5min walk away from University of Plymouth and about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) or around a 6min bus ride away from central locations such as Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP), in Royal Parade. At the station, facilities include cash machines, public Wifi, accessible toilets, baby-changing rooms, as well as parking spaces for cars and bicycles. Plymouth Railway Station is step free, and there are wheelchairs and ramps available for use.

Arrival train station: London Paddington Station will be your arrival station in London. It is located near Hyde Park, in West London, about 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from Royal Albert Hall. Central London attractions like the National Gallery, in Trafalgar Square, are about 2.5 miles (4 km) away, or roughly 16min on the Underground. Paddington Station is open 24h a day, seven days a week, and is served by four Underground lines. It includes facilities such as accessible toilets, baby-changing rooms, showers, free public Wifi, a first-class lounge and several shops and restaurants. Accessibility resources are available, including wheelchairs, mobility scooters and platform ramps. The Heathrow Express leaves from Paddington Station, which takes you to Heathrow Airport in about 15min.

Which train companies travel from Plymouth to London?

The main company operating the Plymouth to London route is Great Western Railway (GWR). GWR runs about 20 journeys daily, including weekends. CrossCountry runs a handful of journeys – around eight a day – but isn’t very active on this route on weekends, and most of its journeys require a change. For quick, direct journeys, keep a lookout for GWR trains.

Night trains Plymouth

There are night trains from Plymouth to London departing after 23:30 on all days apart from Saturday. These are typically direct journeys but can take 5-6 hours, which is 2 hours or so longer than most daytime journeys. If you take the night train, you can expect to arrive in London at about 05:00 the next day.

GWR trains from Plymouth to London

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates about 20 trains every day from Plymouth to London. The fastest GWR journey is direct and takes about 3h. Many journeys are under 3h 15min in duration. Most GWR are direct, but there are some indirect journeys requiring change at stations such as Exeter St Davids, Taunton or Bristol Parkway. During the week, you’ve got about two trains leaving every hour, while on weekends, there’s at least one train running every hour.

CrossCountry trains from Plymouth to London

CrossCountry generally operates the Plymouth to London route only on weekdays. Its departures are typically scheduled at about 30min past the hour, between 07:00 and 19:00. CrossCountry journeys tend to take longer than GWR ones because they require a change, usually at Bristol Parkway. Journeys with CrossCountry last around 3h 45min, and the waiting time at intermediate stations is usually about 10-15min.

Trains from Plymouth to London: Sustainability travel

You can rest assured that travelling by train is a more sustainable choice than, for example, driving or hiring a car. Not only does it involve fewer emissions, but you also have the option to bring your bike on board, or you can park it at Plymouth Station. Once you get to London by train, there’s an extensive network of buses, Underground trains and Overground trains you can use to continue travelling sustainably.

Train Plymouth to London: Services on Board

On GWR trains, the Plymouth to London onboard services include free Wifi, first-class and standard carriages and pre-booked accessibility options like platform assistance, ramp access and wheelchair and mobility scooter storage. In terms of luggage, you can bring a maximum of three pieces, no larger than 12 x 28 x 35 inch (30 x 70 x 90 cm). You can bring a bike on board, but it’s advised to book storage space for it in advance. Up to two pets are welcome; though, they must be on a lead or in a pet carrier, and they cannot enter the dining car unless they’re a certified assistance dog.

How to find cheap train tickets from Plymouth to London?

You can find a bargain for your Plymouth to London train ticket if you keep your date and time flexible. To ensure the lowest price, book well in advance and stay open minded to longer or indirect journeys, as well. Try avoiding commute times and other peak-demand departures for lower prices. There are plenty of options to choose from, with more than 20 daily journeys and two companies operating this route. You can get more ideas for your travels by reading the Omio Window Seat magazine.

man running in London. Source: Shutterstock

To London by train—travel tips

By far one of the most eclectic culture capitals in the world, London enchants visitors with museum exhibitions, theatre shows, historical landmarks and internationally inspired attractions. To get a sense of British medieval history, start with the Tower of London, a World Heritage site and home to the Crown Jewels. You can also visit chambers inside Westminster Parliament and get a sense of Winston Churchill’s World War II operations in the War Rooms at Whitehall. Lovers of international food can head to Chinatown for East Asian restaurants, to Edgware Road for various Middle Eastern cuisines or to one of the many Indian restaurants scattered all around the city. Should you need to escape the city into nature for a few hours, why not head to Richmond Park, Hampstead Heath or Epping Forest for a hike?

  • West End, for live theatre
  • Natural History Museum
  • London Eye
  • Greenwich Park and Royal Observatory
  • ZSL London Zoo, in Regent’s Park

FAQs: Plymouth to London train

FAQs: Travel by train from Plymouth to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Plymouth to London.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Plymouth to London can start from as little as £32 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Plymouth to London is £68; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Plymouth to London is 3 h 9 min   to travel the 191 mile long trip, with around there are 7 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Plymouth to London leaves at 04: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Plymouth to London leaves at 23: 54.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Plymouth to London without having to change trains with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. There are 5 direct trains from Plymouth to London each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the Plymouth to London train with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, South Western Railway or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip between Plymouth and London as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 54.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Plymouth, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Paddington, located 3 miles (4.8 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to London from Plymouth is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 9 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Plymouth to London is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Plymouth to London including taking a train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and London

Plymouth
London
The major train station for departures in Plymouth is Devonport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Devonport for your trip from Plymouth to London.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Public transport options for Devonport
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
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
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
Public transport options for Plymouth
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
The major train station for arrivals in London is London Paddington. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Paddington for your journey to London from Plymouth.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 24/7
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Wasabi
  • The Beer House
  • Barburrito
  • Upper Crust
  • The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Burger King
  • Pret a Manger
  • The Savanna
  • Soboro Bakery
  • & more
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
  • Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hilton London Paddington
  • Mercure London Paddington Hotel
  • The Pilgrm
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • 24/7
Public transport options for London Paddington
  • Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
  • Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
  • Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
  • Metro: Tube Lines.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
  • Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Nando's
  • The Signal Box
  • Delice de France
  • Tortilla
  • Starbucks
  • AMT Coffee
  • Upper Crust
  • Camden Food Co.
  • & many more
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
  • Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hilton London Euston
  • The Wesley Euston Hotel
  • Travelodge London Central Euston
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
  • Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
Public transport options for London Euston
  • Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
  • Overground lines: Watford DC
  • Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
  • Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
HomeTrainsTrain Times to London Plymouth to London train

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone
More routes, destinations and providers
Currency
Language