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Prescot to Plymouth by train

First train

05:17

Last train

22:34

Departure station

Prescot

Arrival station

Plymouth

Journey time

From 6h 17m

Distance

218 miles (351 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales

Travelling from Prescot to Plymouth by train

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

On average, it takes around 8 hours 22 minutes to travel from Prescot to Plymouth by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 6 hours 17 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 218 miles (351 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Plymouth, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to get to Plymouth. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Prescot to Plymouth in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Prescot 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 Prescot and Plymouth by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Prescot to Plymouth is 6 hours and 17 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Prescot to Plymouth?

No, there are no direct train services from Prescot to Plymouth. Travelling from Prescot to Plymouth by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

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

The first train from Prescot to Plymouth leaves at 05:17. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

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

The last train from Prescot to Plymouth leaves at 22:34. 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 Prescot and Plymouth by train?

Trains travelling from Prescot to Plymouth cover a distance of around 218 miles (351 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Prescot to Plymouth

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Consider a Season Ticket

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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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