London Stansted Airport to Plymouth train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Plymouth

Showing times and prices for Jul 16

Cheapest price

$92

Average price

$104

Fastest journey

4 h 42 m

Average duration

4 h 54 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

351 km

Cheap tickets

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 $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave London Stansted Airport for Plymouth on Wed, Jul 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jul 16 the direct trains cover the 351 km distance in an average of 4 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 42 m .

On Wed, Jul 16 the slowest trains will take 5 h 28 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.

Great Western Rail
09:45AM5h28
London Stansted Airport
03:13PMPlymouth
$921One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
10:30AM4h42
London Stansted Airport
03:12PMPlymouth
$1061One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
10:00PM7h38
London Stansted Airport
05:38AMPlymouth
$1061One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
11:15AM4h57
London Stansted Airport
04:12PMPlymouth
$1071One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
09:30AM4h43
London Stansted Airport
02:13PMPlymouth
$1071One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for London Stansted Airport to Plymouth

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €32.

Distance: 217 miles (350 km)

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€94

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€49

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Cheapest

4h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 29m

Average total duration

6h 59m

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30m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Plymouth

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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 $40 (€32) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $28 (€23)
Distance
217 miles (350 km)
Average train duration
4h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
$40 (€32)
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
4h 25m
First train
07:15
Last train
21:00
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $28 (€23)

Train providers: Great Western Rail and Bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Plymouth trains

Great Western Rail and Bus trains will get you between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Plymouth from $68 (€55). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Great Western Rail from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Plymouth train information:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 39 min
  • Cheapest Price: $68

FAQs: Trains 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
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  • Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
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  • Car Park: Station Car Park
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Plymouth
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station

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