The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Worthing
Cheapest price
£82
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
5 h 32 m
Average duration
6 h 15 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
271 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Worthing is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Worthing will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £82.
Of the 3 trains that leave Plymouth for Worthing every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 271 km distance in an average of 6 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 55 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 Worthing
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Worthing among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £63. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £63, and a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 271 km
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£88 Average Price | £66 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Plymouth to Worthing train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Worthing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:27 Plymouth | 6h17 | 13:44 Worthing | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:14 Plymouth | 5h32 | 13:46 Worthing | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:43 Plymouth | 6h55 | 15:38 Worthing | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Worthing
Trains from Plymouth to Worthing run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:43, the last at 20:22. The fastest train covers the 271 km distance in 5h 9m.
Distance 271 km |
Average train duration 5h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 9m |
First train 00:43 |
Last train 20:22 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Plymouth to Worthing trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Plymouth and Worthing from £55. 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 Worthing train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to Worthing 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 Worthing, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and Worthing
- 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 05:35 - 20:00 Saturday 05:35 - 20:00 Sunday 06:40 - 20:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a waiting area on platforms 1, 2 and 3. A heated waiting area is also available
- Storage location: Station front, Platform 3 and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:45 Saturday 06:40 - 20:05 Sunday 08:10 - 15:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via level crossing. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is unheated seating available in shelters on both platforms
- Storage location: Located in the car park and on Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step free access to platforms via relatively steep ramps (below 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the platform Help Point.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated shelters are available on both platforms.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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