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Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Plymouth (PLY)

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19

train journeys
per day

217

miles (350 kms)

4hrs 39 mins

fastest journey

00:30 / 00:52

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

1

route

Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Plymouth (PLY)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Stansted Airport and Plymouth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Stansted Airport to Plymouth is approximately 217 miles (350 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 30 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Stansted Airport and Plymouth.

There are 1 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Stansted Airport to Plymouth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 39 mins.

Journeys from Stansted Airport to Plymouth Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:30
    9 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    09:39
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:15
    4 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    11:09
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:15
    4 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    12:14
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:15
    4 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    13:03
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    4 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    14:13
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:30
    4 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    15:09
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:30
    4 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    16:12
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:30
    4 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    17:12
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:30
    4 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    18:17
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:30
    4 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    19:20
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:00
    5 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    20:13
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:30
    4 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    20:20
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:30
    4 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    21:12
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:00
    5 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    22:10
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:30
    4 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    22:18
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:30
    5 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    23:36
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:30
    5 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    00:40
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:00
    7 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    05:38
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:59
    9 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    09:39
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport to Plymouth

About Stansted Airport Station

Station name Stansted Airport (SSD)
Address Stansted Airport station, Under the Airport Terminal, Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 00:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
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 Stansted Airport and Plymouth

The travel time between Stansted Airport 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 39 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Stansted Airport and Plymouth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:52.

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Amenities on trains between Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport & Plymouth. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Stansted Airport and Plymouth.

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