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Stanley Spencer Gallery
Gallery dedicated to Sir Stanley Spencer in Cookham, showing paintings, drawings and exhibitions linked to the artist and local area.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Maidenhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £45, while a flight costs an average of £92.
Distance: 272 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£45 Average Price Cheapest | £92 Average Price | £52 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Maidenhead:
A train is £47 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Maidenhead costing on average £92.
Other travel options to Maidenhead take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 50m.
Flight takes on average 5h 25m.
The journey is about 44m faster (2h 55m by train vs 3h 39m by car) and roughly £7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£45 vs £52). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Plymouth to Maidenhead run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 272 km distance in 3h 44m.
Distance 272 km |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Gallery dedicated to Sir Stanley Spencer in Cookham, showing paintings, drawings and exhibitions linked to the artist and local area.
Compact local museum in the library presenting Maidenhead's history through objects, photographs and changing displays on the borough.
House museum in nearby Cookham where Stanley Spencer lived and worked, offering insight into his life, home and creative environment.
Large National Trust estate with woodlands, formal gardens and riverside walks. Popular for scenery, seasonal colour and broad valley views.
Scenic riverside area with open grass, boating activity and pleasant Thames views. A favourite spot for strolling and watching the water.
Leafy riverside village known for Thames walks, historic lanes and an artistic heritage. A rewarding area to explore beyond the town centre.
A Berkshire county favourite of seasoned minced pork in a pastry case, traditionally eaten cold and linked to local butchers and market lunches.
A classic English sausage linked to nearby Windsor and Berkshire, usually served with mashed potato and onion gravy in local pubs.
Fresh trout from the River Thames area, commonly grilled or smoked. It reflects Maidenhead's riverside setting and long angling tradition.
Long-established Indian restaurant known locally for curries, tandoori dishes and friendly service in a comfortable town-centre setting.
Refined modern British dining in elegant country-house surroundings near Maidenhead, known for seasonal tasting and à la carte menus.
Popular local pub with cask ales and a broad British menu, valued for its traditional atmosphere and dependable pub food.
Moderate for southern England. Hotels and rail travel can be pricey, but dining and local transport are usually cheaper than central London.
Service is sometimes included. If not, 10-12.5% in restaurants is standard for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Café tipping is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Plymouth to Maidenhead trains use the Plymouth to Maidenhead station pair. Use this guide to compare Plymouth and Maidenhead train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Plymouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Plymouth.
Wi-Fi is available at Plymouth. ATMs are available at Plymouth.
Ticket office support is available at Plymouth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Plymouth: Parking, WC.
Available at Plymouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Plymouth: 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.
Maidenhead has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Maidenhead.
Wi-Fi is available at Maidenhead.
Ticket office support is available at Maidenhead.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Maidenhead: Parking, WC.
Available at Maidenhead: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Maidenhead: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B1 station - this station has a degree of step-free access to the platforms. Platforms 2 to 5 are accessed via the lifts from the subway. Platform 1 is only step free accessible via the Shoppenhangers Road Car Park, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Yes, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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