Explore Guildford to Plymouth by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Guildford to Plymouth aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Guildford and Plymouth: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from €156.81, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Departure frequency and timetable from Guildford to Plymouth

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Guildford to Plymouth:

  • 00:02 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:26 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 00:01 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:22 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 19 minutes from Guildford toward Plymouth.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 50 trains serving this route each day.

How long is the train journey from Guildford to Plymouth?

This journey covers a total of 268 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Booking time frame: Guildford to Plymouth trains

Tickets for travel to Plymouth along this route are available for purchase 5 and a half 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 Guildford to Plymouth by train?

The distance between Guildford and Plymouth is 268 kilometres.

What is the Guildford to Plymouth train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs €156.81. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

How far in advance can I book my Guildford to Plymouth train travel?

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

What’s the travel time from Guildford to Plymouth by train?

The fastest journey is 3 hours and 9 minutes.