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Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Plymouth (PLY)

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20

train journeys
per day

236

miles (380 kms)

4hrs 55 mins

fastest journey

06:14 / 23:38

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Plymouth (PLY)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Canterbury West and Plymouth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Canterbury West to Plymouth is approximately 236 miles (380 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 28 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, GWR, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Canterbury West and Plymouth.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Canterbury West to Plymouth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 55 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Canterbury West to Plymouth

Journeys from Canterbury West to Plymouth Today

  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:14
    4 hrs 56 mins3 changes
    11:10
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:19
    4 hrs 55 mins3 changes
    12:14
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:49
    5 hrs 14 mins3 changes
    13:03
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:35
    5 hrs 38 mins4 changes
    14:13
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:35
    5 hrs 38 mins4 changes
    15:13
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:21
    5 hrs 51 mins3 changes
    16:12
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:23
    5 hrs 49 mins3 changes
    17:12
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:23
    5 hrs 54 mins3 changes
    18:17
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:23
    5 hrs 57 mins3 changes
    19:20
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    14:23
    5 hrs 50 mins3 changes
    20:13
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    15:23
    5 hrs 49 mins3 changes
    21:12
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    16:21
    5 hrs 49 mins3 changes
    22:10
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    16:32
    5 hrs 46 mins4 changes
    22:18
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    17:23
    6 hrs 13 mins3 changes
    23:36
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    17:32
    6 hrs 4 mins4 changes
    23:36
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    18:23
    6 hrs 30 mins3 changes
    00:53
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    18:32
    6 hrs 21 mins4 changes
    00:53
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    21:23
    8 hrs 15 mins3 changes
    05:38
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    22:23
    11 hrs 16 mins3 changes
    09:39
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    23:23
    11 hrs 47 mins4 changes
    11:10
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West to Plymouth

About Canterbury West Station

Station name Canterbury West (CBW)
AddressCanterbury West station, Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN
Managed bySE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 19:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:30
Sunday 08:30 - 17:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
AddressPlymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed byGW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Canterbury West and Plymouth

The travel time between Canterbury West and Plymouth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 28 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 55 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Canterbury West and Plymouth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:14, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:38.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Canterbury West & Plymouth. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, GWR, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Canterbury West and Plymouth.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Canterbury West and Plymouth, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.