Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from East Midlands Parkway to Plymouth

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

CrossCountry
East Midlands Railway

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. East Midlands Parkway to Plymouth

Trains to Plymouth from East Midlands Parkway

First train

04:00

Last train

02:01

Departure stationEast Midlands Parkway
Arrival stationPlymouth
Journey time

From 4h 45m

Distance

211 miles (340 km)

Frequency

21 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway

What are the train times from East Midlands Parkway to Plymouth?

Check out the next trains departing from East Midlands Parkway to Plymouth for Tuesday 27th October 2026 using our handy timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
08:5613:474h 51m, 1 change
09:5714:474h 50m, 1 change
10:5515:474h 52m, 1 change
11:5516:484h 53m, 1 change
12:5417:474h 53m, 1 change
13:5418:474h 53m, 1 change
14:0819:205h 12m, 4 changes
14:5419:474h 53m, 1 change
15:5420:494h 55m, 1 change
16:5421:514h 57m, 1 change

Travel by train from East Midlands Parkway to Plymouth

Looking to travel from East Midlands Parkway to Plymouth by train? You've come to the right place!

Generally, the train from East Midlands Parkway to Plymouth takes around 6 hours 31 minutes, but can take just 4 hours 45 minutes on the fastest services. There are up to 21 trains per day from East Midlands Parkway to Plymouth.

You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.

Trains on this route are operated by Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry.

Booking early is one of the most effective ways to save money.

Start your search for train tickets from East Midlands Parkway to Plymouth in our Journey Planner.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from East Midlands Parkway to Plymouth?

Want to know more about your journey from East Midlands Parkway to Plymouth? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do I travel from East Midlands Parkway to Plymouth?

You can get from East Midlands Parkway to Plymouth by train in 6 hours and 31 minutes on average, with the fastest journeys taking just 4 hours and 45 minutes. Check out our Journey Planner for more details.

How long does the train from East Midlands Parkway to Plymouth take?

The average journey time by train between East Midlands Parkway and Plymouth is 6 hours and 31 minutes, with around 21 trains per day running on this route. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between East Midlands Parkway and Plymouth by train?

The fastest journey time by train from East Midlands Parkway to Plymouth is 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Can you take a train directly from East Midlands Parkway to Plymouth?

No, there are no direct train services from East Midlands Parkway to Plymouth. Travelling from East Midlands Parkway to Plymouth by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

How do I find cheap train tickets from East Midlands Parkway to Plymouth?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

2. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

3. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for East Midlands Parkway to Plymouth is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link