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The cheapest and fastest trains from Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£70
Average price
£135
Fastest journey
4 h 41 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
318 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth will cost around £135 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Welwyn Garden City 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 318 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 39 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.
03:025h39
Welwyn Garden City08:41Plymouth
£701One-way
0 changes
07:224h41
Welwyn Garden City12:03Plymouth
£2001One-way
0 changes
07:224h41
Welwyn Garden City12:03Plymouth
£2001One-way
0 changes
03:025h39
Welwyn Garden City08:41Plymouth
£701One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £90.
Distance: 318 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£90 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 06:41
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:02 Welwyn Garden City | 5h39 | 08:41 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £90 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
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
Coach from £35
Distance 318 km |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £90 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 39m |
First train 04:42 |
Last train 17:27 |
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
Coach from £35
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Welwyn Garden City and Plymouth from £35. 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 41m
Cheapest Price
£43
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: Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth train
FAQs: Travel by train from Welwyn Garden City 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 Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth.
The train distance from Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth is 318 km.
The train journey from Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth covers a distance of 318 km and takes approximately 5h 39m. Trains run 3 per day.
To get from Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Booking trains from Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth leaves at 4:42.
The cost of a train ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £90, while the average price tends to be around £90.
The last train from Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth departs at 17:27.
The cheapest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth is by coach, costing approximately £35.
The train station in Welwyn Garden City that goes to Plymouth is Welwyn Garden City station (WGC), and it arrives at Plymouth station (PLY).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth.
Yes, you can take the train from Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth.
Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth run approximately 3 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth.
There is no night train service from Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Welwyn Garden City and Plymouth
Welwyn Garden City
Plymouth
The major train station for departures in Welwyn Garden City is Welwyn Garden City. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Welwyn Garden City for your trip from Welwyn Garden City to Plymouth.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:30 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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 outside 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 Great Northern 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
The major train station for arrivals in Plymouth is Dockyard. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dockyard for your journey to Plymouth from Welwyn Garden City.
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
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket 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
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