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Outbound fromRugby to Plymouth by train
It takes an average of 6h 56m to travel from Rugby to Plymouth by train, over a distance of around 186 miles (300 km). There are normally 28 trains per day travelling from Rugby to Plymouth and tickets for this journey start from £82.90 when you book in advance.
Take the train from Rugby to Plymouth in 4 hours 24 minutes
If you want to travel from Rugby to Plymouth by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Rugby to Plymouth by train to take around 6 hours 56 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 4 hours 24 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 28 trains per day running on this route, which spans 186 miles (300 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Plymouth. You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or CrossCountry. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Rugby to Plymouth start from £82.90 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Rugby to Plymouth
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Rugby to Plymouth is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.