Croydon to Plymouth by train

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Overview: trains from Croydon to Plymouth

Find the key information for travelling by train from Croydon to Plymouth, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 01:10 View journey
Last train 23:00 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 2m View journey
Distance (km) 305
Trains / day 36 View all
Cheapest journey €80.08 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 59m
Train operators 8

Croydon to Plymouth by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Croydon to Plymouth? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 305 kilometres.

Cost of train travel from Croydon to Plymouth

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Croydon to Plymouth:

  • Cheapest ticket: €80.08

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Train timetable for travel between Croydon and Plymouth

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Croydon to Plymouth by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 01:10

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:00

  • First daily departure (weekend): 02:10

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 22:56

  • Average number of daily trains: 36 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 19 minutes

Travel time and distance between Croydon and Plymouth

The route’s fastest journey takes 4 hours and 2 minutes, covering a total of 305 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Croydon and Plymouth

Tickets for travel between Croydon and Plymouth can be booked 4 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

More information on train travel from Croydon to Plymouth

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Plymouth city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Croydon to Plymouth

Want to know more about your journey from Croydon to Plymouth? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Croydon to Plymouth covers 305 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.