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How to take the rail journey from London to Plymouth in beautiful Devon

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There are two options available for taking the train from London to Plymouth: 1: Taking the scenic journey by day, 2. Travelling overnight on one of Europe's smartest night trains.

Routes you can take to go from London to Plymouth

When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.

Choose one of the following options:

Looking for connections, route information, option 1: travelling by day, station guides.

Travel Time (approx)

3hr 3min - 3hr 16min

Travel Info

1 or 2 x trains per hour

After 08:00 there is usually one train per hour, but up to two trains per hour are available between 16:00 and 19:00 on Mondays to Fridays There is also an earlier departure available on Mondays to Fridays.

A few departures on Monday to Friday and Sundays are typically slower, because they take a longer route via Bristol; look out for the journey times of more than four hours.

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In Great Britain each Train Operating Company provides its own booking service for journeys by its trains, but many of their websites also sell tickets for nationwide journeys, regardless of which company operates the trains on the routes you wish to travel by.

The National Rail website is plugged into all of the train operator's booking services, so when more than one of these companies offers tickets for a route, it in effect offers a price comparison service. It isn't a ticket agent, so you will be connected to the website of your choice in order to make a booking.

Travel Information

Final Destination: Penzance or Plymouth

All trains also call at: Newton Abbot

Most trains also call at: Totnes

The first trains of the day are scheduled to arrive in Plymouth after 09:30 on Monday to Fridays and after 10:30 on weekends.

But the overnight train arrives at 05:40 on Wednesday to Sunday mornings and at 06:40 on Tuesday mornings. The night train does not depart on Sunday evenings.

The 'Pullman' dining service:

The trains which are usually scheduled to depart from London on Mondays to Fridays at 12:04 and 18:04 (year round) and at 13:04 (summer only) are the only regularly timetabled British trains to convey conventional restaurant cars.

First Class passengers can reserve prior to boarding and ShowMeTheJourney recommends booking your travel tickets and dining reservations together by calling 0345 7000 125. Standard Class passengers can ask the train conductor if any spare places are available after boarding and reserve a place with the conductor.

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Journey Features

Good to know.

As is evident from the description of the journey by train from London to Devon, most of the highlights of this train ride can be seen from the left-hand side of the train when travelling westwards.

So to increase your chances of making the most of the stunning journey aim to be at Paddington station, ready for boarding, 30 minutes before departure. Then if you discover when entering the coach in which your assigned seat(s) is located, that it is on the right, you can check to see if any unreserved window seats are available on the left-hand side

If there are any free, you can occupy them for the journey, as you can occupy them for the journey, as you don’t have to sit in the seat(s) you have been assigned, for your ticket to be valid.

Journey description:

The charms of this route to the West Country begin to kick in around 50 mins after departure from London and they don’t let up until journey’s end.

This train journey from Paddington station to Plymouth is a journey of four distinct phases.

(1) For 50 minutes from London until Newbury, the train reaches its highest speeds of the journey as it uses electric power to travel at up to 250 km/h.

(2) Between Newbury and Exeter the railway follows a route through a pastoral landscape of rolling green fields and woodlands. Soon after departing Newbury the train will travel parallel to the charming Kennet & Avon canal, which can be mainly seen from the left-hand side of the train when heading west.

(3) A highlight of this journey is the 20ish minutes that the train spends travelling between Exeter and Newton Abbot; it’s probably the most fantastic 20 mins that can be enjoyed when looking out of the window on a British express train.

For on this part of the journey the railway is on shore line of the South Devon coast, so when heading west, the sea views are on the left-hand side of the train.

Whenever a train travelling by the sea is shown on British television the footage will show a train travelling through Dawlish and Teignmouth, two stations that are right beside the beach.

Though when looking out of the train windows, the views over the river estuaries which can be seen between Exeter and Dawlish, and then between Teignmouth and Newton Abbot are possibly even more magical.

(4) The railway turns inland between Newton Abbot and Plymouth, but this area of South Devon is very hilly, so the necessary twists and turns slow the train down, but the views of the countryside are rather lovely.

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Book Early And Save: Yes

Online Bookings Open: Usually 12 weeks ahead, but this period can be longer if Great Western Railway is running a promotion

If you want to travel at the cheapest possible price, book an 'Advance' ticket - though be aware that this type of ticket can't be refunded if you subsequently change your travel plans.

If the booking period has been extended beyond 12 weeks, it seems as though 'Advance' tickets will be the only type of ticket available if you book more than 12 weeks ahead.

Also worth knowing is that on this route, Advance tickets will only be available until 18:00 (6pm) on the day before travel.

Though partially due to the frequency of the train service, you shouldn't have to book months in advance to obtain the cheapest possible price for a London to Bath train journey, particularly if you won't be travelling at business hours.

If you would like the flexibility to be able to obtain a refund if you subsequently change your travel plans, it's best to book 'Off-Peak' tickets, though this type of ticket lives up to its name, and may not be available on departures at peak business hours.

'Advance Tickets' are specific to the departure selected when making a booking, but they can be transferred to an alternative departure, though you will incur an 'admin fee' if you have booked an 'Advance' ticket.

Travelling on Saturday-Sunday

Maintenance work on the railway is periodically undertaken at weekends and if it is scheduled on your travel date, it can affect when tickets will be released for sale.

If you're looking up a journey less than around 10 - 12 weeks ahead and the cheaper 'Advance' tickets aren't available, it can be a good indication that works will be impacting on your travel date. It can be worth checking this on the National Rail website - select 'Great Western Railway' as the operator.

Making an end-to-end journey will still be possible, though you MAY ultimately have to take a substitution bus service for part of the trip. It's the confirmation of these alternative travel arrangements which can hold up the release of the tickets for sale.

Choosing a departure

There can be significant differences in prices between departures on your travel date, it's often possible to save more than £20 by taking an earlier or later train; the trains which depart London in the middle of the day tend to be cheaper.

Reservations:

When you book an Advance ticket for a London to Bath train journey online, you will automatically be assigned a seat(s) - because a guaranteed seat reservation is a benefit of using a website to purchase the ticket(s). If you book an Anytime or Off-Peak ticket ahead of your travel date, you can request a reservation.

However, if you buy an Anytime or Off-Peak ticket at the station just prior to boarding, a seat reservation WON'T be automatically included with your booking. That's because reservations at stations need to be booked by the end of the previous day for morning departures and 3 - 4 hours ahead for afternoon/evening departures; so keep that in mind if you will be using a rail pass, including a Britrail or Eurail pass.

On this route ShowMeTheJourney particularly recommends making reservations when travelling at these times (1) Any journey on Fridays (2) On trains departing London before 14:00 on Saturdays (3) On trains departing London after 14:00 on Sundays

Receiving Your Ticket(s) booked with GWR

The four options for receiving and using your ticket(s) you book on the Great Western Railway (GWR) website are:

(1) Using e-tickets: You can opt to have an e-ticket attached to your confirmation email, which you can then download to your mobile device. Then when boarding you can access your ticket(s) on your phone and use it to open the ticket gates. Though if you opt to use this service, GWR will prompt you to make a test download prior to completing your booking, so that you can be sure that your mobile device is compatible with using this service.

(2) Opt to 'self-print', you will need then need to print off the ticket attached to your confirmation email.

(3) Collecting from the 'Fast-Track' ticket machines at the station. You will receive a booking reference number on your order confirmation email and you can use this reference number to collect ticket(s) from a 'Fast-Track' ticket machine. You will need to enter your reference number into the machine, so make sure you'll have easy access to it when you are using the machine.

You will also need to insert the specific credit or debit card you used when making the booking, so have that with you too. Showing the email you will have received to staff at the ticket gates won't get you on to the train, nor will this be valid if you can only show the email to the conductor when you are on the train.

Take your time and take care that you have picked up all your ticket(s) and seat reservations.

(4) Opt to pay an additional charge to have your tickets posted to you (not an option if you book tickets from outside the UK).

The potential to save by splitting tickets on Trainline

It can be worth looking up this journey on Trainline .

It can be possible to save money by using split ticketing, with the booking process being no more complicated than booking conventional tickets - find out more .

Option 2: travelling overnight

Not Every Day

1 x train per night, except on Sunday

Final Destination: Penzance   When departing from Paddington, you can board the Night Riviera train more than an hour before departure, so if you have opted to travel in a sleeping cabin, you can be settled in for the night before the train has left London.

Though you don’t have to travel in a sleeping cabin when making the overnight train journey from London to Plymouth; as some of the coaches convey seats

This train is usually scheduled to arrive in Plymouth before 05:30, while the first of the daytime trains isn't due to arrive there until after 09:30. Thiough there isn’t a departure on Sundays.

So if you want to be in Plymouth early in the morning, you need to make the journey on this newly refurbished train and forsake the scenic highlights, which are available on the daytime journey.

The booking info on the GWR website .

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Coach from London to Plymouth

Fancy a jaunt away from the capital to the coast? Our coaches leave London Victoria Coach Station up to 7 times a day, giving you more time to explore this beautiful city.

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Our 404 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

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Our   406   service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

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Our 504 service travels up to 5 times a day and calls at the following stops:

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London Victoria Coach Station is just 300 metres from the tube network, and is served by the Victoria Line, the District Line and the Circle Line. A bus stop is directly outside the coach station, and is served by many routes into the city centre.

Victoria Rail Station is also just 300 metres away, and there is a taxi rank just outside the coach station on Eccleston Place.

Arriving at Plymouth Coach Station

Plymouth Coach Station is based in the city centre, and surrounded by facilities and city centre amenities. The station has parking, a cafe, a newsagents, mobile device charging points, and more.

The station is superbly located for further travel across Plymouth and beyond, with bus, taxi and ferry links all nearby.

When is the first coach from London to Plymouth?

The first coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 8.30am, arriving at Plymouth Coach Station at 14.05pm.

When is the last coach from London to Plymouth?

The last coach leaves from  London Victoria  Coach Station at 23.00pm, arriving at  Plymouth  Coach  Station at 5.55am.

How much is the coach from London to Plymouth?

A one-way journey from London to Plymouth is available from £15.60*.

How long does the coach take from London to Plymouth?

Direct coach journeys from London to Plymouth travel up to 7 times a day, with our fastest coach arriving in 5 hrs 30 mins.

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When to book flights from london to plymouth, faqs for booking flights from london to plymouth, which airports will i be using when flying from london to plymouth.

When flying out of London you’ll be using one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Southend or London Stansted. Plymouth does not have its own airport so you’ll be flying into nearby Exeter airport, which is 40.6 mi away.

How long does a flight from London to Plymouth take?

Direct flights cover the 152 miles separating London and Plymouth in about 2h 55m.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly between London and Plymouth?

Consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to London, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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Top airlines flying from London to Plymouth

Short flight so not much to rate. Surprised I had to pay for a soda.

Very good need to offer better choice of food for business

There were a lot of empty rows. As a single passenger I should not have been seated with 2 others. The WiFi didn’t work. The Kosher meal was awful.

Both flights were delayed due to maintenance issues. Because they where late boarding all four of our bags where left behind on our last connecting flight.

All OK. Food, best bring your own. Even a BigMac will be better.

Thankfully not a full flight so although my headphone jack wasn’t working 100% on my window seat, I was able to move to the aisle seat. Food was fine, nothing great but tasty enough. Crew were friendly and made enough rounds. Always have a decent experience with Aer Lingus

Always find Aer Lingus reliable and good value for money. Food on this flight was pretty basic and the headphone Jack at my seat only worked for one ear. Little disappointed in movie selection, limited on recent releases. Staff are okay - but I always buy a cheap ticket so not like I expect first class opulence anyway!!!

Great hospitality and service! Seats are better cushioned then some

Customs is always a challenge. The customs officials were real humans, which was nice-not robots programmed on angry 😊. If you’re in a hurry to get through you’ll be stressed out. Allow yourselves plenty of time and it will be a stress free experience.

I got rerouted to another flight/city because the original flight was late and I would not have made my connection. I had to wait an additional five hours (no compensation) for the new flight which was also delayed because the computer was not working. Arrived at my final destination after nearly 20 hours of travel only to discover that my baggage had not arrived with me. Two days later and still waiting for my baggage. Customer service has been incredibly unhelpful and even hung up on me because I dared to ask for them to have someone call me when my bag arrived at the airport. No one apologized to me for what I experienced and they were dismissive of the fact that I have absolutely no clothes or toiletries. Absolutely awful, disorganized and stressful experience. Am dreading the return flight.

Crew were very friendly and helpful. They explained to us in detail the delay in our takeoff due to the storm that rolled in from Belfast and did their best to make up the time. Always great to fly BA!

Staff were very helpful. The free WiFi for messages was also very useful to keep in touch

Crew was more interested on looking at their phones than welcoming passengers during boarding.

The crew was very attentive and kept busy serving a variety of treats!

Terrible. Missed my flight to final destination because of delayed British Airways flight. Had to spend 12 hours in airport and $1500 for new plane tickets

The crew on board were all very pleasant and happy to help. The flight had the old business class seats. The departure board in the business lounge did not update and kept on saying ' gate open' but never said boarding. When I got nervous about the departure time and walked to the gate I was told off rudely for being late.

Offered vegetable curry when it was actually tofu which I don’t care for.

The flight was good the crew excellent…but take off delayed three hours!!!

The boarding process was a disaster. No one respects the boarding groups—tired old aeroplane. There are no sockets to charge phones. The cushion seats are ancient and hurts back and gluts

Check in process was unfamiliar. While receiving assistance the employees supervisor berated him for not walking the area. Lucky for us, he ignored her and helped us check in. Did not know about the baggage fees with economy basic and spent 450 GBP (nearly$600) just on bags for a total of less than 2 hours flying time (50 minutes one way) on a round trip lasting less than 3 days. Customers check their own bags at kiosk and place on conveyor themselves. No reason for such an high cost of checking bags when customers do half the work. Some destinations it’s unavoidable, but will definitely seek other airlines before British Airways for future travel. Astronomically high price for bags. Our first experience flying British Airways and very, very disappointed. Completely overpriced for the services we received.

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On the route from London to Plymouth, the distance covered is 239 miles. With FlixBus, you can travel this distance in approximately 6 hours 5 minutes. The speediest coach serving this route makes 4 stop(s). Many of our coach services offer coach travel at different times, whether you prefer to travel first thing in the morning or late afternoon and into the evening. Some of our routes even include a night bus to ensure you truly get the most of your time at your destination. Check the rides available from London to Plymouth to find the best option according to your schedule. Travelers can benefit from spacious seating, individual power outlets, and onboard toilets on FlixBus coaches plying this route. Complimentary Wi-Fi is a staple on most coaches. Moreover, seat reservations for your trip to Plymouth can be made during booking, availability permitting. Options include panoramic, table, and bed seats. Opting for a coach journey from London to Plymouth is one of the most environmentally friendly options, cutting down on emissions. Plus, FlixBus allows travelers to counterbalance their carbon emissions by selecting the CO₂ compensation during ticket purchase.

Booking bus tickets between Plymouth and London with FlixBus is quick and easy. Simply navigate to the FlixBus website and choose your trip in just three clicks. To find cheap coach tickets, you need to select your city & station of departure and destination, the dates of outgoing & return trips and the number of passengers. The search function will then show you coach trips at the best price, enabling you to reserve your seats and add the trip to your cart before paying for your booking.

Starting rates for a trip from London to Plymouth are at £1.99. Maximize your savings on FlixBus tickets by venturing during non-peak times and weekdays. Secure your ticket conveniently via this website or our app . Multiple secure payment options are at your disposal, including card payments, PayPal, Google Pay, among others. Check out all your options in the payment segment. Facing payment glitches? Our payment assistance page is here to help. For those buying tickets onboard or at selling points, cash remains a viable payment method.

In London, there are 7 coach stops, namely London Victoria Coach Station, London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U, London Marble Arch, London Hammersmith Bridge Road, London Finchley Road (Stop CL), North Greenwich- Millenium Way Stop F, London Hammersmith Bus Station (Bay D). As for Plymouth, it's served by a single stop: Plymouth Coach Station. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the embedded map on this page.

Travelers journeying from London to Plymouth are entitled to one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) free of charge. For specifics on extra or unique baggage, consult our luggage policy . Bikes can be ferried on FlixBus, subject to slot availability. Refer to for more information and our bike pricing guide for rates.

Printing is unnecessary for your London to Plymouth trip. Online bookers will receive a PDF confirmation via email, embedding a QR code as your ticket. Those using the FlixBus App will have the ticket saved there. Present the digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.

For your journey between London and Plymouth, stay updated on your coach's whereabouts with our Real-Time Coach Tracker . Choose the relevant coach stop and get the projected arrival details, helping you stay informed about any possible delays.

Every FlixBus service between London and Plymouth is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. Our commitment is to make journeys as accessible and comfy as feasible for those with mobility challenges or disabilities. All trips between London and Plymouth welcome service animals. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding wheelchairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge.

Child ticket prices for the London to Plymouth route vary based on age and the timing of the booking. Those under 15 recieve a discount from the regular adult rate. At the time of booking, we sift through all discounts to offer you the most cost-effective rate. Should a discount surpass the child fare, that will be the rate charged. Kindly go through our child travel guidelines . Prams and foldable pushchairs, given they don't exceed a combined size of 240 cm (94.5 inches), can be stored in the luggage area at no extra charge.

The first FlixBus service from London to Plymouth is scheduled for 07:30.

The day's last FlixBus departure from London to Plymouth is at 23:59.

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Travelling with FlixBus isn’t just quick, it’s cheap too . If you book coach tickets in advance online or using the app, you can expect to pay as little as £1.99 for a ticket between London and Plymouth, , but prices might go up in high season or if buses are full, getting to an average of £15.99 . That’s still a great saving compared to train, car or plane travel! What’s more, travel by coach is one of the most sustainable modes of transport . We’re working towards making our entire FlixBus fleet 100% carbon neutral, and every customer can offset their carbon footprint by making a donation when they purchase their bus tickets.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from London to Plymouth

Once you’ve booked your bus tickets through the FlixBus App using one of our secure payment methods, you just need to bring your phone to use as your ticket - and your luggage, of course. Don’t worry about packing light as you can bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one piece of hold luggage for your journey, with no hold luggage restrictions. Want to be guaranteed the best seat in the house? You can reserve a seat when you book coach tickets. Opt for a classic seat, a table seat, a panorama seat for a great view, or reserve the free seat beside you for extra space. Once you’ve stowed your luggage away and settled in, sit back and enjoy the journey with onboard hospitality and other services available on your FlixBus. Some services you can look forward to on FlixBus coach trips include free coach Wi-Fi onboard, toilets and plug sockets. Whether you need to fire off some emails during your trip or you want to relax and enjoy the ride, we’ve got you covered.

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