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Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

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17

train journeys
per day

217

miles (350 kms)

5hrs 2 mins

fastest journey

04:54 / 05:08

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

1

route

Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Plymouth and Stansted Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Plymouth to Stansted Airport is approximately 217 miles (350 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 38 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Plymouth and Stansted Airport.

There are 1 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Plymouth to Stansted Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 2 mins.

Journeys from Plymouth to Stansted Airport Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:54
    5 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    10:44
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:55
    5 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    10:57
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:55
    5 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    11:57
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:16
    5 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    13:27
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:35
    5 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    13:57
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:15
    5 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    14:27
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:15
    5 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    15:27
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:15
    5 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    16:27
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:15
    5 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    17:27
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:15
    5 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    18:27
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:15
    5 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    19:27
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:15
    5 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    20:27
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:15
    5 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    21:28
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:50
    5 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    22:27
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:16
    5 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    23:31
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:50
    9 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    05:39
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:54
    7 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    06:59
    Plymouth
    Stansted Airport
    Plymouth to Stansted 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 Stansted Airport Station

Station name Stansted Airport (SSD)
Address Stansted Airport station, Under the Airport Terminal, Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 00:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Plymouth and Stansted Airport

The travel time between Plymouth and Stansted Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 38 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 2 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Plymouth and Stansted Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 05:08.

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Amenities on trains between Plymouth and Stansted 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 & Stansted Airport. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Plymouth and Stansted Airport.

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