From Bishop's Stortford to Plymouth by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Bishop's Stortford to Plymouth by train. With 20 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost for travel between Bishop's Stortford and Plymouth

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$324.84, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Bishop's Stortford to Plymouth departure frequency and train timetable

With 20 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 40 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:39 and the last one is at 23:54. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:07, with the last one at 23:39.

Train travel time and distance from Bishop's Stortford to Plymouth

Trains can complete this route in as little as 4 hours and 36 minutes. The total distance travelled is 344 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Bishop's Stortford to Plymouth trains

Tickets for travel to Plymouth along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making the most of your trip to Plymouth

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Plymouth.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Bishop's Stortford to Plymouth by train?

The train journey between Bishop's Stortford and Plymouth spans 344 kilometres.

How much does the train from Bishop's Stortford to Plymouth cost?

The lowest fare on this route is US$324.84. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .

How far in advance can I book my Bishop's Stortford to Plymouth train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 5 months in advance.

How long does the train take from Bishop's Stortford to Plymouth?

The fastest journey by train is 4 hours and 36 minutes.