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Erdington to Plymouth by train

First train

05:37

Last train

22:57

Departure station

Erdington

Arrival station

Plymouth

Journey time

From 4h 6m

Distance

179 miles (287 km)

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

Taking the train from Erdington to Plymouth in 4 hours 6 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Erdington to Plymouth? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 5 hours 56 minutes to travel the 179 miles (287 km) from Erdington to Plymouth by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 6 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 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. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Great Western Railway or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Erdington to Plymouth in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Plymouth by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

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

What's the fastest journey time between Erdington and Plymouth by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Erdington to Plymouth is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Erdington to Plymouth?

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

What time does the first train from Erdington to Plymouth leave?

The first train from Erdington to Plymouth leaves at 05:37. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Erdington to Plymouth leave?

The last train from Erdington to Plymouth leaves at 22:57. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Erdington and Plymouth by train?

Trains travelling from Erdington to Plymouth cover a distance of around 179 miles (287 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Plymouth to Erdington.

Cheap train tickets from Erdington to Plymouth

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† 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.

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