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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted to Plymouth
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£136
Fastest journey
4 h 48 m
Average duration
4 h 57 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
350 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted to Plymouth will cost around £136 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Stansted for Plymouth 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 350 km distance in an average of 4 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 5 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.
07:154h48
Stansted12:03Plymouth
£711One-way
0 changes
06:585h05
Stansted12:03Plymouth
£2011One-way
0 changes
07:154h48
Stansted12:03Plymouth
£711One-way
0 changes
06:585h05
Stansted12:03Plymouth
£2011One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Stansted to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £28.
Distance: 350 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£80 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest | £85 Average Price |
4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Stansted to Plymouth train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 02:24
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:58 Stansted | 5h05 | 12:03 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:15 Stansted | 4h48 | 12:03 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted to Plymouth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Stansted to Plymouth run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £28
Distance 350 km |
Average train duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 40m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 23:55 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £28
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Stansted to Plymouth trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Stansted and Plymouth from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
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 Duration
4h 40m
Cheapest Price
£50
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
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
FAQs: Stansted to Plymouth train
FAQs: Travel by train from Stansted to Plymouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stansted to Plymouth.
Booking trains from Stansted to Plymouth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Stansted to Plymouth is 350 km.
The train journey from Stansted to Plymouth covers a distance of 350 km and takes approximately 4h 40m. Trains run 3 per day.
The first train from Stansted to Plymouth leaves at 0:12.
The cost of a train ticket from Stansted to Plymouth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £50, while the average price tends to be around £80.
The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Plymouth is by flight, costing approximately £28.
The train station in Stansted that goes to Plymouth is Stansted Airport (SSD), and it arrives at Plymouth station (PLY).
The last train from Stansted to Plymouth departs at 23:55.
To get from Stansted to Plymouth, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
Trains from Stansted to Plymouth run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Stansted to Plymouth.
Yes, you can take the train from Stansted to Plymouth.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Stansted to Plymouth.
There is no night train service from Stansted to Plymouth.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stansted and Plymouth
Stansted
Plymouth
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Devonport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
Dockyard
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Public transport options for Dockyard
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Keyham Road (B3396) near the turning to Keat Street
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WC
HotelLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Plymouth
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
St Budeaux Ferry Road
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
St Budeaux Victoria Road
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for St Budeaux Victoria Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Main road (Wolseley Road) bus stops outside Lloyds Bank
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