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Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Plymouth (PLY)

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32

train journeys
per day

202

miles (326 kms)

4hrs 53 mins

fastest journey

00:44 / 00:26

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Plymouth (PLY)

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On a typical weekday there are 32 scheduled rail journeys between Leicester and Plymouth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 32 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Leicester to Plymouth is approximately 202 miles (326 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 54 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Plymouth.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Leicester to Plymouth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 53 mins.

Journeys from Leicester to Plymouth Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    00:44
    10 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    10:47
    Leicester
    Plymouth
    Leicester to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:02
    5 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    11:09
    Leicester
    Plymouth
    Leicester to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:48
    4 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    11:47
    Leicester
    Plymouth
    Leicester to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:00
    5 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    12:14
    Leicester
    Plymouth
    Leicester to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:50
    4 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    12:48
    Leicester
    Plymouth
    Leicester to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:01
    5 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    13:03
    Leicester
    Plymouth
    Leicester to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:50
    4 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    13:49
    Leicester
    Plymouth
    Leicester to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:04
    5 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    14:13
    Leicester
    Plymouth
    Leicester to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:50
    4 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    14:47
    Leicester
    Plymouth
    Leicester to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:04
    5 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    15:09
    Leicester
    Plymouth
    Leicester to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:50
    4 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    15:49
    Leicester
    Plymouth
    Leicester to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:04
    5 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    16:12
    Leicester
    Plymouth
    Leicester to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:50
    4 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    16:47
    Leicester
    Plymouth
    Leicester to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:04
    5 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    17:12
    Leicester
    Plymouth
    Leicester to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:50
    4 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    17:47
    Leicester
    Plymouth
    Leicester to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:03
    5 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    18:17
    Leicester
    Plymouth
    Leicester to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:50
    4 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    18:47
    Leicester
    Plymouth
    Leicester to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:04
    5 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    19:20
    Leicester
    Plymouth
    Leicester to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:50
    4 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    19:47
    Leicester
    Plymouth
    Leicester to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:04
    5 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    20:20
    Leicester
    Plymouth
    Leicester to Plymouth

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
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 Leicester and Plymouth

The travel time between Leicester and Plymouth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 54 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 53 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Leicester and Plymouth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 32 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:44, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:26.

First class tickets on trains between Leicester and Plymouth typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Leicester 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 Leicester & Plymouth. owever, there are 32 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Plymouth.

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