The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Stroud
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
4 h 6 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Stroud is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Stroud will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Of the 1 trains that leave Plymouth for Stroud every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 205 km distance in an average of 4 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 6 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 Stroud
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Stroud among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £73.
Distance: 205 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£73 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Plymouth to Stroud train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Stroud trains for tomorrow, Friday 6 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:27 Plymouth | 4h06 | 11:33 Stroud | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Plymouth to Stroud trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Cross Country or first_great_western to find the best option for your trip from Plymouth to Stroud.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Plymouth to Stroud.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Plymouth to Stroud.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Stroud
Trains from Plymouth to Stroud run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 20:08. The fastest train covers the 205 km distance in 4h 6m.
Distance 205 km |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £73 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 20:08 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Plymouth to Stroud trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Plymouth and Stroud from £19. 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 Stroud train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to Stroud 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 Stroud, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and Stroud
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 18:00 Saturday 07:15 - 14:30 Sunday 09:45 - 17:00 Until further notice.
- 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 to each platform via drop off points however step free access between the ticket office and Platform 2 can only be achieved via a stepbridge on the station. 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 1. 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: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: under footbridge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Car park on Platform 2 side for both directions
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