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The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport
Showing times and prices for 21 Nov
Cheapest price
£87
Average price
£102
Fastest journey
3 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
286 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport will cost around £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £87.
Fast trains
To travel from Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport you need to make at least one change.
P08212 · P09671+
P07279 · P0699409:153h50
Plymouth station (PLY)13:05Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
£871One-way
3 changes
P08212 · P09671+P07279 · P0666609:153h57
Plymouth station (PLY)13:12Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
£871One-way
3 changes
C23666+P08483+P07345 · P0690409:274h38
Plymouth station (PLY)14:05Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
£871One-way
3 changes
C23666+P08483+P07345 · P0669309:274h30
Plymouth station (PLY)13:57Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
£871One-way
3 changes
P08211+P07262 · P0699408:354h30
Plymouth station (PLY)13:05Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
£871One-way
2 changes
P08212 · P09671+P07279 · P0699409:153h44
Plymouth station (PLY)12:59Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
£871One-way
3 changes
P08212 · P09671+P07279 · P0699409:153h50
Plymouth station (PLY)13:05Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
£871One-way
3 changes
P08210 · P09669+P07188 · P0662708:163h50
Plymouth station (PLY)12:06Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
£1171One-way
3 changes
P08213 · P09673+P07362 · P0650110:153h51
Plymouth station (PLY)14:06Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
£871One-way
3 changes
P08210+
C2284308:163h54
Plymouth station (PLY)12:10Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
£1311One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £148.
Distance: 286 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£88 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £346 Average Price |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 23:20
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P08210+P07214 · P06636 | On time 08:16 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h11 | 12:27 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 changes | |
| P08210 · P09669+P07188 · P06627 | On time 08:16 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h56 | 12:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 3 changes | |
| P08210+P07214 · P06636 | On time 08:16 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h05 | 12:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| P08210+P07214 · P06636+Y17547 | On time 08:16 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h15 | 12:31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 changes | |
| P08210+C22843 | On time 08:16 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h00 | 12:16 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 change | |
| P08210+C22843 | On time 08:16 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h54 | 12:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 change | |
| P08210 · P09669+P07188 · P06627 | On time 08:16 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h00 | 12:16 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4 changes | |
| P08210+P06636 | On time 08:16 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h11 | 12:27 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 change | |
| P08210 · P09669+P07188 · P06627 | On time 08:16 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h50 | 12:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
| P08211+Y17327 | On time 08:35 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h11 | 12:46 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 change | |
| P08211+P06656 | On time 08:35 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h22 | 12:57 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 change | |
| P08211+Y17327 | On time 08:35 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h05 | 12:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 change | |
| P08211+P07262 · P06994 | On time 08:35 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h30 | 13:05 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| P08211+P07262 · P06656 | On time 08:35 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h16 | 12:51 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| P08211+P07262 · P06656+Y17276 | On time 08:35 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h26 | 13:01 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 changes | |
| P08211+P07262 · P06656 | On time 08:35 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h22 | 12:57 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 changes | |
| P08212 · P09671+P07279 · P06994 | On time 09:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h50 | 13:05 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 changes | |
| P08212 · P09671+P07279 · P06666 | On time 09:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h57 | 13:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 3 changes | |
| P08212+C22956 | On time 09:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h01 | 13:16 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 change | |
| P08212 · P09671+P07279 · P06994 | On time 09:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h44 | 12:59 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
| C23666+P08483+P06501 | On time 09:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h45 | 14:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 changes | |
| C23666+P08483+Y17255 | On time 09:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h19 | 13:46 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| C23666+P08483+P07345 · P06904 | On time 09:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h38 | 14:05 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 changes | |
| C23666+P08483+P07345 · P06693 | On time 09:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h30 | 13:57 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 3 changes | |
| C23666+P08483+P07345 · P06693 | On time 09:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h24 | 13:51 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
| C23666+P08483+P07345 · P06693 | On time 09:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h34 | 14:01 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4 changes | |
| C23666+P08483+Y17255 | On time 09:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h13 | 13:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| P08213 · P09673+P07362 · P06501 | On time 10:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h01 | 14:16 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4 changes | |
| P08213 · P09673+P07362 · P06501 | On time 10:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h57 | 14:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 3 changes | |
| P08213+P07386 · P06512 | On time 10:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h06 | 14:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| P08213 · P09673+P07362 · P06501 | On time 10:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h51 | 14:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
| P08213+P07386 · P06512 | On time 10:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h12 | 14:27 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 changes | |
| P08213+P06512 | On time 10:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h12 | 14:27 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 change | |
| P08213+C22863 | On time 10:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h55 | 14:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 change | |
| C23668+P08485+P07425 · P06536 | On time 10:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h30 | 14:57 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 3 changes | |
| C23668+P08214+P07425 · P06536 | On time 10:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h24 | 14:51 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport run on average 23 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:27, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 286 km distance in 3h 44m.
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 £15
Distance 286 km |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 06:27 |
Last train 22:55 |
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 £15
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry from Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry trains will get you between Plymouth and London Heathrow Airport from £15. 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
3h 44m
Cheapest Price
£38
Great Western Rail frequency
20 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
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 24m
Cheapest Price
£89
CrossCountry frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
FAQs: Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A day trip from Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 44m. However, there are 23 trains per day covering a distance of 286 km.
The train journey from Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport offers scenic views, especially as it travels through the picturesque countryside of Devon and along parts of the South Devon coast, providing glimpses of rolling hills, rivers, and coastal landscapes.
The train distance from Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport is 286 km.
Booking trains from Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
The cost of a train ticket from Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £38, while the average price tends to be around £88.
The train journey from Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport covers a distance of 286 km and takes approximately 3h 44m. Trains run 23 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport is by coach, costing approximately £15.
The first train from Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 6:27.
The last train from Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport departs at 22:55.
Trains from Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport run approximately 23 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport.
Yes, you can take the train from Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport.
There is no night train service from Plymouth to London Heathrow Airport.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and London Heathrow Airport
Plymouth
London
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Devonport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
Dockyard
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Public transport options for Dockyard
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Keyham Road (B3396) near the turning to Keat Street
Amenities at train station
Parking
TaxisLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to shelter on platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Keyham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on Saltash Road, next to HMS Drake Barracks.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WC
HotelLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike 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
St Budeaux Ferry Road
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
St Budeaux Victoria Road
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for St Budeaux Victoria Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Main road (Wolseley Road) bus stops outside Lloyds Bank
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