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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Plymouth
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
351 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Plymouth will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
Of the 3 trains that leave London Stansted Airport for Plymouth on Thu, May 28, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 351 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 5 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:11 AM5h02London Stansted Airport3:13 PMPlymouth$981One-way0 transfers- 10:28 AM4h45London Stansted Airport3:13 PMPlymouth$1011One-way0 transfers
- 12:11 PM5h01London Stansted Airport5:12 PMPlymouth$1031One-way0 transfers
- 10:28 AM4h45London Stansted Airport3:13 PMPlymouth$1011One-way0 transfers
- 12:11 PM5h01London Stansted Airport5:12 PMPlymouth$1031One-way0 transfers
- 10:11 AM5h02London Stansted Airport3:13 PMPlymouth$981One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for London Stansted Airport to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 218 miles (351 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$99 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Stansted Airport to Plymouth:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Stansted Airport to Plymouth costing on average $99 (€80).
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London Stansted Airport to Plymouth costing on average $117 (€94).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 18m.
Bus takes on average 7h 16m.
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (4h 18m by train vs 4h 44m by car). Tickets start at around $99 (€80) compared to roughly $94 (€76) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Plymouth trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:11 PM London Stansted Airport | 5h07 | 10:18 PM Plymouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
| 10:11 AM London Stansted Airport | 5h02 | 3:13 PM Plymouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:28 AM London Stansted Airport | 4h45 | 3:13 PM Plymouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:11 PM London Stansted Airport | 5h01 | 5:12 PM Plymouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Plymouth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Stansted Airport to Plymouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€59) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 08:11, the last at 17:11. The fastest train covers the 218 miles (351 km) distance in 4h 43m.
Distance 218 miles (351 km) |
Average train duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€59) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 43m |
First train 8:11 AM |
Last train 5:11 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from London Stansted Airport to Plymouth trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and Plymouth from $24 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London Stansted Airport to Plymouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Plymouth by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Stansted Airport to Plymouth
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Keyham Road (B3396) near the turning to Keat Street
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