The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Redruth
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
1 h 23 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Redruth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Redruth will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 2 trains that leave Plymouth for Redruth 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 78 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 27 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 and coach for Plymouth to Redruth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Redruth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 78 km
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£15 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Plymouth to Redruth train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Redruth trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P08891 | On time 13:40 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h32 | 15:12 Redruth station (RED) | 0 changesdirect | |
P08892 | On time 14:18 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h26 | 15:44 Redruth station (RED) | 0 changesdirect | |
P08893 | On time 14:42 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h29 | 16:11 Redruth station (RED) | 0 changesdirect | |
P08323 | On time 15:16 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h24 | 16:40 Redruth station (RED) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23755 | Delayed 16:00 15:50Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h23 | 17:19 17:19Redruth station (RED) | 0 changesdirect | |
P08895 | On time 15:56 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h48 | 17:44 Redruth station (RED) | 0 changesdirect | |
P08896 | On time 16:47 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h26 | 18:13 Redruth station (RED) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 12 November | |||||
![]() | 04:33 Plymouth | 1h27 | 06:00 Redruth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Redruth
Trains from Plymouth to Redruth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 22:40 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Plymouth to Redruth trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Plymouth and Redruth from £6. 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 Redruth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to Redruth 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 Redruth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and Redruth
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 20:20 Saturday 05:20 - 20:20 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 - This station has a degree of step free access with step free available to both platforms. Transfer between platforms is via local roads and under the railway viaduct. Access roads are steep in places. 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 can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Frontage to Platform 2
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