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Trains from Peterborough (PBO) to Plymouth (PLY)

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20

train journeys
per day

226

miles (364 kms)

4hrs 34 mins

fastest journey

03:23 / 01:25

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Peterborough (PBO) to Plymouth (PLY)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Peterborough 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 Peterborough to Plymouth is approximately 226 miles (364 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 30 mins.

Elizabeth Line, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Thameslink, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Peterborough and Plymouth.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Peterborough to Plymouth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 34 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Peterborough to Plymouth

Journeys from Peterborough to Plymouth Today

  • Mon 23rd Sep
    03:23
    6 hrs 16 mins2 changes
    09:39
    Peterborough
    Plymouth
    Peterborough to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    04:53
    5 hrs 54 mins3 changes
    10:47
    Peterborough
    Plymouth
    Peterborough to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:10
    5 hrs2 changes
    11:10
    Peterborough
    Plymouth
    Peterborough to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:20
    4 hrs 54 mins2 changes
    12:14
    Peterborough
    Plymouth
    Peterborough to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:29
    4 hrs 34 mins3 changes
    13:03
    Peterborough
    Plymouth
    Peterborough to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:08
    5 hrs 5 mins2 changes
    14:13
    Peterborough
    Plymouth
    Peterborough to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:11
    5 hrs 2 mins2 changes
    15:13
    Peterborough
    Plymouth
    Peterborough to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:29
    4 hrs 43 mins3 changes
    16:12
    Peterborough
    Plymouth
    Peterborough to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:30
    4 hrs 42 mins3 changes
    17:12
    Peterborough
    Plymouth
    Peterborough to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:11
    5 hrs 6 mins2 changes
    18:17
    Peterborough
    Plymouth
    Peterborough to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    14:30
    4 hrs 50 mins3 changes
    19:20
    Peterborough
    Plymouth
    Peterborough to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    14:49
    5 hrs 24 mins2 changes
    20:13
    Peterborough
    Plymouth
    Peterborough to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    15:30
    4 hrs 50 mins3 changes
    20:20
    Peterborough
    Plymouth
    Peterborough to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    16:11
    5 hrs 1 min2 changes
    21:12
    Peterborough
    Plymouth
    Peterborough to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    16:50
    5 hrs 20 mins2 changes
    22:10
    Peterborough
    Plymouth
    Peterborough to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    17:30
    4 hrs 48 mins3 changes
    22:18
    Peterborough
    Plymouth
    Peterborough to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    18:30
    5 hrs 6 mins3 changes
    23:36
    Peterborough
    Plymouth
    Peterborough to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    19:11
    5 hrs 42 mins2 changes
    00:53
    Peterborough
    Plymouth
    Peterborough to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    21:28
    8 hrs 10 mins2 changes
    05:38
    Peterborough
    Plymouth
    Peterborough to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    23:58
    9 hrs 41 mins2 changes
    09:39
    Peterborough
    Plymouth
    Peterborough to Plymouth

About Peterborough Station

Station name Peterborough (PBO)
AddressPeterborough station, Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL
Managed byGR

Ticket Office

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

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineAvailable

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 Peterborough and Plymouth

The travel time between Peterborough and Plymouth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 30 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 34 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Peterborough 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 03:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:25.

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Amenities on trains between Peterborough and Plymouth can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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

Elizabeth Line, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Thameslink, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Peterborough and Plymouth.

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