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Trains from Watford Junction to Plymouth (PLY)

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20

train journeys
per day

185

miles (298 kms)

4hrs 5 mins

fastest journey

04:15 / 00:12

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Watford Junction to Plymouth (PLY)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Watford Junction 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 Watford Junction to Plymouth is approximately 185 miles (298 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 45 mins.

Southern, CrossCountry, GWR, London Overground, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Plymouth.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Watford Junction to Plymouth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 5 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Watford Junction to Plymouth

Journeys from Watford Junction to Plymouth Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    04:15
    5 hrs 26 mins2 changes
    09:41
    Watford Junction
    Plymouth
    Watford Junction to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:45
    5 hrs 2 mins3 changes
    10:47
    Watford Junction
    Plymouth
    Watford Junction to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:55
    4 hrs 15 mins2 changes
    11:10
    Watford Junction
    Plymouth
    Watford Junction to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:52
    4 hrs 22 mins2 changes
    12:14
    Watford Junction
    Plymouth
    Watford Junction to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:52
    4 hrs 11 mins2 changes
    13:03
    Watford Junction
    Plymouth
    Watford Junction to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:52
    4 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    14:13
    Watford Junction
    Plymouth
    Watford Junction to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:52
    4 hrs 5 mins2 changes
    14:57
    Watford Junction
    Plymouth
    Watford Junction to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:02
    4 hrs 11 mins2 changes
    15:13
    Watford Junction
    Plymouth
    Watford Junction to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:52
    4 hrs 20 mins2 changes
    16:12
    Watford Junction
    Plymouth
    Watford Junction to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:54
    4 hrs 18 mins2 changes
    17:12
    Watford Junction
    Plymouth
    Watford Junction to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:52
    4 hrs 25 mins2 changes
    18:17
    Watford Junction
    Plymouth
    Watford Junction to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:52
    4 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    19:20
    Watford Junction
    Plymouth
    Watford Junction to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:34
    4 hrs 39 mins2 changes
    20:13
    Watford Junction
    Plymouth
    Watford Junction to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:52
    4 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    20:20
    Watford Junction
    Plymouth
    Watford Junction to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:52
    4 hrs 20 mins2 changes
    21:12
    Watford Junction
    Plymouth
    Watford Junction to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:34
    4 hrs 36 mins2 changes
    22:10
    Watford Junction
    Plymouth
    Watford Junction to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:52
    4 hrs 26 mins2 changes
    22:18
    Watford Junction
    Plymouth
    Watford Junction to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    18:52
    4 hrs 45 mins2 changes
    23:37
    Watford Junction
    Plymouth
    Watford Junction to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    19:52
    4 hrs 40 mins2 changes
    00:32
    Watford Junction
    Plymouth
    Watford Junction to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    23:51
    9 hrs 50 mins2 changes
    09:41
    Watford Junction
    Plymouth
    Watford Junction to Plymouth

About Watford Junction Station

Station name Watford Junction (WFJ)
AddressWatford Junction station, Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU
Managed byLN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:30 - 23:00
Saturday 05:30 - 23:00
Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
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 Watford Junction and Plymouth

The travel time between Watford Junction and Plymouth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 45 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 5 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Watford Junction 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 04:15, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:12.

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Amenities on trains between Watford Junction 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 Watford Junction & Plymouth. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, CrossCountry, GWR, London Overground, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Plymouth.

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