How much does a train ticket cost from Plymouth to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Plymouth to London start from £47. The average price for this train route is around £83. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Plymouth to London?

The average train journey time from Plymouth to London is 3h 37m, covering a distance of 191 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 7m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the Plymouth to London route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 16 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Plymouth to London?

The earliest train from Plymouth to London departs at 07:32. And the latest train departs at 23:55.

Train Plymouth to London from £56

Next train departures

Next departures from Plymouth to London on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:15	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 7m	15:22	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	15:15	Plymouth	3h 7m	18:22	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	11:15	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 7m	15:22	London Paddington	No tags
Train	12:44	St Budeaux Victoria Road	3h 39m	16:23	London Paddington	No tags
Train	12:44	St Budeaux Victoria Road	3h 39m	16:23	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to London on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	6h 29m	05:25	Ealing Broadway	Cheapest
Train	16:50	Plymouth	3h 41m	20:31	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	6h 29m	05:25	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 26m	11:58	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 26m	11:58	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to London on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	6h 29m	05:25	Ealing Broadway	Cheapest
Train	16:50	Plymouth	3h 41m	20:31	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	6h 29m	05:25	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 26m	11:58	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 26m	11:58	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to London on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	6h 8m	05:04	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	16:50	Plymouth	3h 41m	20:31	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	6h 29m	05:25	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	6h 29m	05:25	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 26m	11:58	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to London on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	6h 8m	05:04	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	16:50	Plymouth	3h 41m	20:31	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	6h 29m	05:25	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	6h 29m	05:25	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 26m	11:58	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to London on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	5h 59m	04:55	Ealing Broadway	Cheapest
Train	16:50	Plymouth	3h 41m	20:31	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	5h 59m	04:55	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 26m	11:58	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 26m	11:58	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to London on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:48	St Budeaux Victoria Road	4h 11m	19:59	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	15:15	Plymouth	3h 44m	18:59	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:50	St Budeaux Victoria Road	4h 10m	12:00	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:50	St Budeaux Victoria Road	4h 10m	12:00	London Paddington	No tags
Train	08:33	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 26m	12:59	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to London on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:09	St Budeaux Ferry Road	8h 16m	05:25	Ealing Broadway	Cheapest
Train	08:27	Plymouth	3h 32m	11:59	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	21:09	St Budeaux Ferry Road	8h 16m	05:25	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	08:56	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 59m	13:55	London Paddington	No tags
Train	08:56	St Budeaux Ferry Road	4h 59m	13:55	London Paddington	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Plymouth to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 50mAverage duration

192 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £89	Average duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£47 - £270	Average duration3h 37m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£18 - £33	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Great Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at £47

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Plymouth to London by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Plymouth to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Plymouth to London start from £47. The average price for this train route is around £83. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Plymouth to London?
The average train journey time from Plymouth to London is 3h 37m, covering a distance of 191 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 7m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Plymouth to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 16 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Plymouth to London?
The earliest train from Plymouth to London departs at 07:32. And the latest train departs at 23:55.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05/12

£78

06/12

£83

Today

£82

08/12

£79

09/12

£79

10/12

£77

11/12

£77

12/12

£79

The cheapest trip from Plymouth to London was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of £77

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Plymouth to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £77 to £259 for a train ticket from Plymouth to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £77, which is on 2025-12-11.