First train | 4:11 am | |
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Last train | 11:55 pm | |
Departure station | Gatwick Airport | |
Arrival station | Plymouth | |
Journey time | From 4h 17m | |
Distance | 182 miles (293 km) | |
Frequency | 73 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From $65.57 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern |
Thinking about taking the train from Gatwick Airport to Plymouth? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 17 minutes to travel the 293 km from Gatwick Airport to Plymouth by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 17 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 73 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.
Train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Plymouth start from $65.57 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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