Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 15 Sept

Cheapest price on 15 Sept

£7

Average ticket price on 15 Sept

£15

Fastest journey on 15 Sept

45 m

Average journey duration on 15 Sept

46 m

Trains on 15 Sept

29

Distance

40 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.

Fast trains

On Tue 15 Sept, we found 29 trains from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR), including 29 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .

The slowest trains will take 48 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.

  • CrossCountryG66472
    8:470h47
    Plymouth station (PLY)
    9:34Par station (PAR)
    £71One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG15173
    16:490h50
    Plymouth station (PLY)
    17:39Par station (PAR)
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW34819
    18:210h46
    Plymouth station (PLY)
    19:07Par station (PAR)
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW34814
    17:220h54
    Plymouth station (PLY)
    18:16Par station (PAR)
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG15172
    15:561h11
    Plymouth station (PLY)
    17:07Par station (PAR)
    £151One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £13.

Distance: 40 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£13

Average Price

£8

Average Price

Cheapest

£10

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

50m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 39m

Average total duration

1h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 0m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) is a coach with an average price of £8.

This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR):

A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) costing on average £13.

The fastest way to travel from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) is by train with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Par station (PAR) take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Plymouth station (PLY) and Par station (PAR) including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 10m sooner (50m by train vs 1h 0m by car). Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) train times

The table below shows live departures for Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) trains for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayW34830
Delayed
19:42 20:29Plymouth station (PLY)
0h52
20:31 20:31Par station (PAR)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34836
Delayed
20:36 21:17Plymouth station (PLY)
0h46
21:20 21:20Par station (PAR)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayY41684
On time
21:46 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h52
22:38 Par station (PAR)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15176
On time
22:39 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h51
23:30 Par station (PAR)
0 changesdirect
Tuesday 15 September
Great Western RailwayY415645:33 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h52
6:25 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayY415666:40 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h50
7:30 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG151607:12 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h58
8:10 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayY415687:42 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h51
8:33 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG151618:09 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h59
9:08 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG664728:47 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h47
9:34 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayY415789:13 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h55
10:08 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG149779:46 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h50
10:36 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayY4158210:14 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h54
11:08 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1516610:42 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h54
11:36 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW3478211:20 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h45
12:05 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1516911:42 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h54
12:36 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayY4159512:19 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h50
13:09 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW3479113:12 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h50
14:02 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1517114:18 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h50
15:08 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayY4160414:40 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h55
15:35 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1498215:16 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h48
16:04 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW2986815:50 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h48
16:38 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1517215:56 Plymouth station (PLY)
1h11
17:07 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1517316:49 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h50
17:39 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW3481417:22 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h54
18:16 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG1517417:46 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h50
18:36 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW3481918:21 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h46
19:07 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayY4162018:30 Plymouth station (PLY)
1h04
19:34 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW3482319:25 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h50
20:15 Par station (PAR)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR)

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Trains from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 20:17. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 45m.

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
Distance
40 km
Average train duration
50m
Cheapest ticket price
£4
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
45m
First train
4:33
Last train
20:17
Cheapest Month
Sept
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sun
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

Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Plymouth station (PLY) and Par station (PAR) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

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 Great Western Railway Duration
45m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£15
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 CrossCountry Duration
47m
Cheapest CrossCountry Price
£4
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

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Cross Country Duration
46m
Cheapest Cross Country Price
£31
Cross Country frequency
1 a day

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway (GWR) Duration
45m
Cheapest Great Western Railway (GWR) Price
£27
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
23 a day

FAQs: Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) 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 Par station (PAR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £13.
The train journey from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) covers a distance of 40 km and takes approximately 45m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) is 40 km.
The first train from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) leaves at 4:33.
The last train from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) departs at 20:17.
Trains from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR).
Yes, there is a direct train between Plymouth station (PLY) and Par station (PAR). The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
To get from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR).
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) is by train, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, the train journey from Plymouth to Par is scenic, offering views of the rugged coastline, picturesque countryside, and charming villages along the way.
Yes, a day trip from Plymouth to Par is feasible with a travel duration of 45m, a distance of 40 km, and a frequency of 6 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth station (PLY) and Par station (PAR)

Most Plymouth station (PLY) to Par station (PAR) trains use the Plymouth to Par station pair. Use this guide to compare Plymouth station (PLY) and Par station (PAR) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Plymouth
Arrival train stations in Par
PlymouthPlymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB+44 3451652030WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Plymouth from Plymouth city centre

Bus13, 2, 170 · 4m · £2 · every ~11 min

Plymouth 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

Food and drink options are available at Plymouth.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Plymouth. ATMs are available at Plymouth.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Plymouth.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Plymouth: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Plymouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

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.

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