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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£101
Fastest journey
4 h 42 m
Average duration
5 h 2 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
351 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport will cost around £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
Of the 2 trains that leave Plymouth for London Stansted Airport 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 351 km distance in an average of 5 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 22 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 coach, train and flight for Plymouth to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 351 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£89 Average Price | £68 Average Price Cheapest | £81 Average Price |
4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Plymouth to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P08210+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ Y81802 | On time 08:16 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h55 | 13:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| P08211+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81821 | On time 08:35 Plymouth station (PLY) | 5h22 | 13:57 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| P08212+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81827 | On time 09:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h56 | 14:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
 C23665+P08483+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81845 | On time 09:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 5h30 | 14:57 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
| P08213+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81850 | On time 10:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h56 | 15:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| C23668+P08485+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81868 | On time 10:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 5h33 | 16:00 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to London Stansted Airport
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Trains from Plymouth to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £24 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:16, the last at 15:50. The fastest train covers the 351 km distance in 4h 41m.
Distance 351 km |
Average train duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 41m |
First train 07:16 |
Last train 15:50 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Plymouth to London Stansted Airport trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Plymouth and London Stansted Airport from £24. 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 Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and London Stansted 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.
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