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Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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24

train journeys
per day

182

miles (293 kms)

4hrs 33 mins

fastest journey

04:54 / 03:58

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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On a typical weekday there are 24 scheduled rail journeys between Plymouth and Gatwick Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 24 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Plymouth to Gatwick Airport is approximately 182 miles (293 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 48 mins.

Southern, CrossCountry, GWR, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Plymouth and Gatwick Airport.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Plymouth to Gatwick Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 33 mins.

Journeys from Plymouth to Gatwick Airport Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:54
    5 hrs 1 min 1 change
    09:55
    Plymouth
    Gatwick Airport
    Plymouth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:55
    4 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    10:25
    Plymouth
    Gatwick Airport
    Plymouth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:55
    4 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    11:25
    Plymouth
    Gatwick Airport
    Plymouth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:27
    4 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    12:25
    Plymouth
    Gatwick Airport
    Plymouth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:16
    4 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    12:49
    Plymouth
    Gatwick Airport
    Plymouth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:35
    4 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    13:25
    Plymouth
    Gatwick Airport
    Plymouth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:15
    4 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    13:49
    Plymouth
    Gatwick Airport
    Plymouth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:27
    4 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    14:25
    Plymouth
    Gatwick Airport
    Plymouth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:15
    4 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    14:49
    Plymouth
    Gatwick Airport
    Plymouth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:27
    4 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    15:25
    Plymouth
    Gatwick Airport
    Plymouth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:15
    4 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    15:44
    Plymouth
    Gatwick Airport
    Plymouth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:27
    4 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    16:25
    Plymouth
    Gatwick Airport
    Plymouth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:15
    4 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    16:44
    Plymouth
    Gatwick Airport
    Plymouth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:27
    4 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    17:25
    Plymouth
    Gatwick Airport
    Plymouth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:15
    4 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    17:49
    Plymouth
    Gatwick Airport
    Plymouth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:15
    4 hrs 40 mins 1 change
    18:55
    Plymouth
    Gatwick Airport
    Plymouth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:15
    4 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    19:44
    Plymouth
    Gatwick Airport
    Plymouth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:15
    4 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    20:44
    Plymouth
    Gatwick Airport
    Plymouth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:27
    4 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    21:25
    Plymouth
    Gatwick Airport
    Plymouth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:50
    4 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    21:44
    Plymouth
    Gatwick Airport
    Plymouth to Gatwick Airport

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
Address Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Plymouth and Gatwick Airport

The travel time between Plymouth and Gatwick Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 48 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 33 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Plymouth and Gatwick Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 24 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 03:58.

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Amenities on trains between Plymouth and Gatwick Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Plymouth & Gatwick Airport. owever, there are 24 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, CrossCountry, GWR, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Plymouth and Gatwick Airport.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Plymouth and Gatwick Airport, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.