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Trains from Guildford (GLD) to Plymouth (PLY)

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22

train journeys
per day

166

miles (268 kms)

3hrs 41 mins

fastest journey

00:34 / 00:48

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Guildford (GLD) to Plymouth (PLY)

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On a typical weekday there are 22 scheduled rail journeys between Guildford and Plymouth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 22 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Guildford to Plymouth is approximately 166 miles (268 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 40 mins.

CrossCountry, South Western Railway, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Guildford and Plymouth.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Guildford to Plymouth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 41 mins.

Journeys from Guildford to Plymouth Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:34
    9 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    09:39
    Guildford
    Plymouth
    Guildford to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:03
    4 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    10:47
    Guildford
    Plymouth
    Guildford to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:28
    3 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    11:09
    Guildford
    Plymouth
    Guildford to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:15
    3 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    12:14
    Guildford
    Plymouth
    Guildford to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:22
    4 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    12:48
    Guildford
    Plymouth
    Guildford to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:20
    3 hrs 43 mins 1 change
    13:03
    Guildford
    Plymouth
    Guildford to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:27
    3 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    14:13
    Guildford
    Plymouth
    Guildford to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:20
    3 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    15:09
    Guildford
    Plymouth
    Guildford to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:20
    3 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    16:12
    Guildford
    Plymouth
    Guildford to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:20
    3 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    17:12
    Guildford
    Plymouth
    Guildford to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:20
    3 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    18:17
    Guildford
    Plymouth
    Guildford to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:20
    4 hrs 1 change
    19:20
    Guildford
    Plymouth
    Guildford to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:43
    4 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    20:13
    Guildford
    Plymouth
    Guildford to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:19
    4 hrs 1 min 1 change
    20:20
    Guildford
    Plymouth
    Guildford to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:21
    4 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    20:49
    Guildford
    Plymouth
    Guildford to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:17
    3 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    21:12
    Guildford
    Plymouth
    Guildford to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:45
    4 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    22:10
    Guildford
    Plymouth
    Guildford to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:19
    3 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    22:18
    Guildford
    Plymouth
    Guildford to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:20
    4 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    23:36
    Guildford
    Plymouth
    Guildford to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:20
    4 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    00:40
    Guildford
    Plymouth
    Guildford to Plymouth

About Guildford Station

Station name Guildford (GLD)
Address Guildford station, Station Approach, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4UT
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 21:00
Saturday 06:15 - 21:00
Sunday 07:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
Address Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Guildford and Plymouth

The travel time between Guildford and Plymouth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 40 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 41 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Guildford and Plymouth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 22 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:34, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:48.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Guildford & Plymouth. owever, there are 22 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, South Western Railway, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Guildford and Plymouth.

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