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Trains from Reading West to Plymouth (PLY)

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19

train journeys
per day

156

miles (251 kms)

2hrs 48 mins

fastest journey

06:09 / 23:49

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Reading West to Plymouth (PLY)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Reading West and Plymouth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading West to Plymouth is approximately 156 miles (251 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 21 mins.

CrossCountry, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Plymouth.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading West to Plymouth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 48 mins.

Journeys from Reading West to Plymouth Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:09
    3 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    09:39
    Reading West
    Plymouth
    Reading West to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:17
    3 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    10:47
    Reading West
    Plymouth
    Reading West to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:19
    2 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    11:09
    Reading West
    Plymouth
    Reading West to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:59
    3 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    12:14
    Reading West
    Plymouth
    Reading West to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:15
    2 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    13:03
    Reading West
    Plymouth
    Reading West to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:15
    2 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    14:13
    Reading West
    Plymouth
    Reading West to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:14
    2 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    15:09
    Reading West
    Plymouth
    Reading West to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:15
    2 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    16:12
    Reading West
    Plymouth
    Reading West to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:16
    2 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    17:12
    Reading West
    Plymouth
    Reading West to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:45
    3 hrs 32 mins 1 change
    18:17
    Reading West
    Plymouth
    Reading West to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:14
    3 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    19:20
    Reading West
    Plymouth
    Reading West to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:29
    3 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    20:13
    Reading West
    Plymouth
    Reading West to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:52
    3 hrs 28 mins 1 change
    20:20
    Reading West
    Plymouth
    Reading West to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:15
    2 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    21:12
    Reading West
    Plymouth
    Reading West to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:46
    3 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    22:10
    Reading West
    Plymouth
    Reading West to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:12
    3 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    22:18
    Reading West
    Plymouth
    Reading West to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:12
    3 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    23:36
    Reading West
    Plymouth
    Reading West to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    21:07
    3 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    00:40
    Reading West
    Plymouth
    Reading West to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:45
    5 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    05:38
    Reading West
    Plymouth
    Reading West to Plymouth

About Reading West Station

Station name Reading West (RDW)
Address Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 10:45
Weekend Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Reading West and Plymouth

The travel time between Reading West and Plymouth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 21 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 48 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading West and Plymouth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:09, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:49.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Reading West & Plymouth. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Plymouth.

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