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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£113
Fastest journey
4 h 29 m
Average duration
4 h 44 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £113 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
Of the 4 trains that leave Plymouth for London Gatwick Airport every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 292 km distance in an average of 4 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 58 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 London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to London Gatwick Airport 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 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £89.
Distance: 292 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£87 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £198 Average Price |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Plymouth to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P08210 · P08532 | On time 08:16 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h39 | 12:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
P08210+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ Y36877 | On time 08:16 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h28 | 12:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| P08211 · P08533 | On time 08:35 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h50 | 13:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| P08212 · P08534 | On time 09:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h40 | 13:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
P08212+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ Y28923 | On time 09:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h34 | 13:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
 C23665+P08483 · P08535 | On time 09:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h58 | 14:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to London Gatwick Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Plymouth to London Gatwick Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:14, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 292 km distance in 4h 24m.
Distance 292 km |
Average train duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 24m |
First train 07:14 |
Last train 22:55 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Plymouth to London Gatwick Airport trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Plymouth and London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and London Gatwick Airport
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parking
- 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.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- 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
Parking
TaxisLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to shelter on platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on Saltash Road, next to HMS Drake Barracks.
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WC
HotelLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 - This station has a degree of step free access, however both platforms can only be accessed via steep ramps with limited handrails for support. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station - “Some step-free access to all platforms.” This station has step free access to the single platform but this can be accessed via a long ramp from a gated station entrance, there are limited handrails to the ramp and in places the gradient is moderate.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Main road (Wolseley Road) bus stops outside Lloyds Bank
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