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Plymouth to St Columb Road by train

First train

04:15

Last train

22:48

Departure station

Plymouth

Arrival station

St Columb Road

Journey time

From 1h 22m

Distance

35 miles (57 km)

Frequency

14 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

Great Western Railway

Taking the train from Plymouth to St Columb Road in 1 hour 22 minutes

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

It usually takes around 2 hours 54 minutes to travel the 35 miles (57 km) from Plymouth to St Columb Road by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 22 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 14 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. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Great Western Railway for all or at least part of your journey to St Columb Road.

Book train tickets from Plymouth to St Columb Road 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 St Columb Road by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

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

How long does the train from Plymouth to St Columb Road take?

The average journey time by train between Plymouth and St Columb Road is 2 hours and 54 minutes, with around 14 trains per day. 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 Plymouth and St Columb Road by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Plymouth to St Columb Road is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Plymouth to St Columb Road?

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

What time does the first train from Plymouth to St Columb Road leave?

The first train from Plymouth to St Columb Road leaves at 04:15. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Plymouth to St Columb Road leave?

The last train from Plymouth to St Columb Road leaves at 22:48. 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 Plymouth and St Columb Road by train?

Trains travelling from Plymouth to St Columb Road cover a distance of around 35 miles (57 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

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

Cheap train tickets from Plymouth to St Columb Road

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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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