Trains from Preston to Plymouth

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Date Tomorrow
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Passengers 1 passenger
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  • Lowest price from $144.39
  • Average duration 5h 41m
  • Connections per day 48
  • Distance 390 km
  • CO₂ per person 5 kg

train from Preston to Plymouth

The journey from Preston to Plymouth is about 390 km. On average a train trip takes 5h 41m with 48 connections per day.

Lowest price $144.39
Trip duration 5h 41m
Connections per day 48
Lowest price $144.39
Highest price $298.98
First departure 05:50 AM
Last departure 05:20 PM
Distance 390 km
Departure Preston
Arrival Plymouth
Travel operator Northern Rail, Great Western Railway
Find the best price
Cross Country27.3 kg CO₂
07:18Preston (lancs)
5h 23m
13:47Plymouth salt rd
$144.39
1 changes
Cross Country27.3 kg CO₂
07:18Preston (lancs)
5h 27m
14:28Dockyard Devon
$144.39
2 changes
Cross Country27.3 kg CO₂
07:18Preston (lancs)
5h 26m
14:27Devonport
$144.39
2 changes

Next departures from Preston to Plymouth

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

CrossCountry $298.98
05:50 Preston (lancs)
6h 3m · 3 changes
14:27 Devonport
CrossCountry $298.98
05:50 Preston (lancs)
6h 4m · 3 changes
14:28 Dockyard Devon
CrossCountry $298.98
05:50 Preston (lancs)
6h · 2 changes
12:47 Plymouth salt rd
CrossCountry $144.39
06:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 21m · 1 changes
12:47 Plymouth salt rd
CrossCountry $298.98
06:21 Preston (lancs)
6h · 2 changes
12:47 Plymouth salt rd
CrossCountry $144.39
07:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 23m · 1 changes
13:47 Plymouth salt rd
CrossCountry $144.39
07:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 27m · 2 changes
14:28 Dockyard Devon
CrossCountry $144.39
07:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 26m · 2 changes
14:27 Devonport
CrossCountry $298.98
08:17 Preston (lancs)
5h 25m · 1 changes
14:48 Plymouth salt rd
CrossCountry $298.98
08:17 Preston (lancs)
5h 29m · 2 changes
15:46 Devonport
Transport for Wales $149.95
08:17 Preston (lancs)
5h 30m · 3 changes
14:48 Plymouth salt rd
Transport for Wales $149.95
08:17 Preston (lancs)
5h 34m · 4 changes
15:46 Devonport
CrossCountry $298.98
08:20 Preston (lancs)
6h 6m · 3 changes
15:46 Devonport
CrossCountry $298.98
08:20 Preston (lancs)
6h 2m · 2 changes
14:48 Plymouth salt rd
Transport for Wales $149.95
09:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 41m · 4 changes
16:47 Devonport
CrossCountry $298.98
09:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 26m · 2 changes
16:47 Devonport
CrossCountry $298.98
09:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 23m · 1 changes
15:47 Plymouth salt rd
Transport for Wales $149.95
09:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 38m · 3 changes
15:47 Plymouth salt rd
Transport for Wales $149.95
09:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 42m · 4 changes
16:48 Dockyard Devon
CrossCountry $298.98
09:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 27m · 2 changes
16:48 Dockyard Devon
CrossCountry $298.98
09:20 Preston (lancs)
6h 1m · 2 changes
15:47 Plymouth salt rd
CrossCountry $298.98
09:20 Preston (lancs)
6h 4m · 3 changes
16:47 Devonport
Transport for Wales $149.95
10:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 41m · 4 changes
18:30 Dockyard Devon
Transport for Wales $149.95
10:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 37m · 3 changes
16:47 Plymouth salt rd
CrossCountry $244.53
10:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 23m · 1 changes
16:47 Plymouth salt rd
CrossCountry $244.53
10:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 27m · 2 changes
18:30 Dockyard Devon
CrossCountry $298.98
10:20 Preston (lancs)
6h 1m · 2 changes
16:47 Plymouth salt rd
CrossCountry $298.98
11:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 27m · 2 changes
18:30 Dockyard Devon
Transport for Wales $149.95
11:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 37m · 3 changes
17:47 Plymouth salt rd
CrossCountry $298.98
11:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 23m · 1 changes
17:47 Plymouth salt rd
CrossCountry $298.98
11:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 26m · 2 changes
18:29 Devonport
Transport for Wales $149.95
11:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 41m · 4 changes
18:30 Dockyard Devon
Transport for Wales $149.95
11:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 40m · 4 changes
18:29 Devonport
Transport for Wales $149.95
12:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 35m · 3 changes
18:47 Plymouth salt rd
CrossCountry $244.53
12:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 47m · 3 changes
21:30 Dockyard Devon
CrossCountry $298.98
13:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 45m · 3 changes
21:30 Dockyard Devon
CrossCountry $275.13
14:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 27m · 2 changes
21:32 Dockyard Devon
Transport for Wales $149.95
14:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 41m · 4 changes
21:32 Dockyard Devon
Transport for Wales $149.95
14:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 40m · 4 changes
21:31 Devonport
CrossCountry $275.13
14:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 26m · 2 changes
21:31 Devonport
CrossCountry $298.98
14:20 Preston (lancs)
6h 4m · 3 changes
21:31 Devonport
CrossCountry $298.98
14:20 Preston (lancs)
6h 5m · 3 changes
21:32 Dockyard Devon
Transport for Wales $149.95
16:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 36m · 3 changes
22:48 Plymouth salt rd
CrossCountry $298.98
16:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 24m · 1 changes
22:48 Plymouth salt rd
CrossCountry $298.98
16:20 Preston (lancs)
6h 2m · 2 changes
22:48 Plymouth salt rd
CrossCountry $298.98
17:18 Preston (lancs)
5h 23m · 1 changes
23:47 Plymouth salt rd
CrossCountry $298.98
17:20 Preston (lancs)
6h 1m · 2 changes
23:47 Plymouth salt rd
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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.
Northern is a train operating company that provides passenger services across the north of England. Northern is owned by Northern Trains Ltd, a division of "DOHL," the public sector holding company for the Department of Transportation. It is owned by Arriva UK Trains and operates over 2,500 services every weekday, serving cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Newcastle.
The Welsh Government owns the non-profit organization Transport for Wales. It is responsible for the procurement and management of passenger rail services in Wales, as well as the development of the Welsh rail network. The company was established in 2018, taking over from Arriva Trains Wales, and operates services across Wales and the Borders. Transport for Wales is a great choice for your journeys within Wales, such as Cardiff to Aberdare or Newport to Swansea, or for your trips in England, like Manchester to Chester or Birmingham to Shrewsbury, and even for your travel between England and Wales.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 27.3kg
bus 29.25kg
flight 78kg
carpool 62.4kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Preston to Plymouth?

The train journey between Preston and Plymouth emits 27.3kg of CO₂.

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

Taking the train between Preston and Plymouth saves 50.7kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.95kg compared to the bus and 35.1kg compared to the car.

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