Trains from Plymouth to Worthing

  • Lowest price from $125.00
  • Average duration 1h 15m
  • Connections per day 103
  • Distance 271 km
  • CO₂ per person 4 kg

train from Plymouth to Worthing

The journey from Plymouth to Worthing is about 271 km. On average a train trip takes 1h 15m with 103 connections per day.

Lowest price $125.00
Trip duration 1h 15m
Connections per day 103
Lowest price $125.00
Highest price $177.89
First departure 11:35 AM
Last departure 09:50 PM
Distance 271 km
Departure Plymouth
Arrival Worthing
Travel operator Southern, Cross Country
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When to book from Plymouth to Worthing

These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.

What historical fares show

Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.

According to Virail’s historical fare data, September is typically the cheapest month to travel from Plymouth to Worthing by train, with medians around $38.75 versus about $50.46 in May (roughly a 30% swing).

Cheapest month

Up to 30%

The cheapest time to travel is September ($38.75); the most expensive is May ($50.46).

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Carriers on this route

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Great Western Railway (GWR) is a British railway company that operates passenger services between London and the southwest of England, as well as parts of Wales. It was founded in 1833 and was originally known as the Great Western Railway Company. GWR is now owned by FirstGroup. The company is known for its iconic green livery and its historic steam locomotives, including the famous Flying Scotsman.
South Western Railway (SWR) is a train operating company in the United Kingdom that operates passenger services in South West England and parts of Southern England. It was formed in 2017 as a result of the merger of South West Trains and the Island Line Trains. SWR operates services to major cities such as London, Bristol, Southampton, and Portsmouth, as well as smaller towns and villages in the region. The company operates a fleet of modern trains, including electric and diesel multiple units, and provides a range of ticketing options, including season tickets, advance purchase tickets, and flexible fares. SWR is owned by FirstGroup and MTR Corporation.
Thameslink is a railway service in the United Kingdom that runs through central London, connecting Bedford in the north and Brighton in the south. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves over 200 stations, including major transport hubs such as St Pancras International, London Bridge, and Gatwick Airport. Thameslink trains run every few minutes during peak hours and offer a range of services, from fast express trains to stopping services that serve local communities. The service has undergone significant upgrades in recent years, including the introduction of new trains and the completion of major infrastructure projects such as the Thameslink Programme.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 18.97kg
bus 20.33kg
flight 54.2kg
carpool 43.36kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Plymouth to Worthing?

The train journey between Plymouth and Worthing emits 18.97kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Plymouth and Worthing?

Taking the train between Plymouth and Worthing saves 35.23kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.36kg compared to the bus and 24.39kg compared to the car.

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