First Great Western London-Plymouth 21:06 service
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | London Paddington London | Start | 08:00 |
| 2 | Reading Reading | 08:31 | 08:33 |
| 3 | Westbury Westbury | 09:28 | 09:30 |
| 4 | Taunton Taunton | 10:05 | 10:07 |
| 5 | Exeter St Davids Exeter | 10:49 | 10:51 |
| 6 | Plymouth Plymouth | 11:47 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official United Kingdom railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
First Great Western London-Plymouth 21:06 service As a regional train, it is a regional service stopping at every intermediate station within its operating area.
First Great Western London-Plymouth 21:06 runs on every day of the week, with the timetable above showing the scheduled departure time at each intermediate stop. The full route includes 6 stops with a total scheduled time of 3h 47m, averaging out to approximately 36 minutes between consecutive stations once dwell time is taken into account. Major intermediate stops along the route include Reading, Westbury, Taunton, Exeter St Davids, providing passenger interchange points with regional and local services where available.
First Great Western London-Plymouth 21:06 offers 2 travel classes: Advance Standard, Standard. The lowest published fare is GBP 12 for Advance Standard, while the highest-class fare is GBP 28 for Standard. Higher-class fares typically include wider seating, better climate control, and on many long-distance services include meals or refreshments. Travel class fare differences also reflect coach configuration — for example sleeper berths convert to flat beds for overnight travel, while seated coach classes use forward-facing reclining seats arranged 2+2 or 2+1 across the aisle. Check the per-class fare table on this page for the current published price by class.
Tickets for First Great Western London-Plymouth 21:06 are sold by National Rail through the official booking portal at nationalrail.co.uk. Online booking typically opens between 30 and 180 days before departure depending on the operator and service type. Booking early gives access to the cheapest advance discount fares which can be 30–80% cheaper than walk-up tickets at the station. Tickets are also available at station booking offices and from authorised travel agents and ticket resellers. Most operators accept payment by credit card, debit card, and digital wallet.
On the day of travel, arrive at the originating station at least 30–45 minutes before the scheduled departure time. This gives time to locate the correct platform (platform number is announced on station information displays 20–60 minutes before departure), find your reserved coach (coach numbers are marked along the platform edge at major stations), and board with your luggage. Always cross-check the platform number against your e-ticket or seat reservation before boarding — multiple trains can depart within a short window from adjacent platforms during peak periods.
This First Great Western London-Plymouth 21:06 page is part of the TrainsTracking United Kingdom timetable collection covering passenger rail services across the National Rail network. Schedule data is verified daily against the official operator timetable, and fare information reflects the most recent published tariff. TrainsTracking is an information platform and does not process bookings or payments — all ticket purchases are completed directly through nationalrail.co.uk. For real-time delay information, platform changes, and same-day cancellations, always check station displays or the official operator app immediately before travel.
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Visit National RailFirst Great Western London-Plymouth 21:06 departs at 08:00 and arrives at the final destination at 11:47. The total scheduled journey time is approximately 3h 47m. Times use the official United Kingdom timetable and are local times at each stop. Always verify with National Rail on the day of travel as schedules can change due to engineering work or seasonal adjustments.
First Great Western London-Plymouth 21:06 fares start from approximately GBP 12 for Advance Standard class and go up to GBP 28 for Standard. Higher-class fares include wider seating, climate control, and on long-distance services may include meals. Book through nationalrail.co.uk for the latest published fares and to check current seat availability.
Tickets for First Great Western London-Plymouth 21:06 are sold through nationalrail.co.uk, the official National Rail booking platform. Online booking opens between 30 and 180 days before departure depending on operator. Book in advance for the cheapest available fares. Tickets can also be purchased at station booking offices during opening hours, typically 08:00–20:00 daily.
First Great Western London-Plymouth 21:06 makes 6 scheduled stops along its route. The journey starts at London Paddington and ends at Plymouth. Major intermediate stops include Reading, Westbury, Taunton, Exeter St Davids. The full stop sequence with arrival and departure times is shown in the table above.
First Great Western London-Plymouth 21:06 running days are shown in the hero section at the top of this page (badges indicate which days of the week the train operates). Some long-distance services run daily while others operate only on specific days (typically weekday-only or weekend-only). Operating days can change with the annual timetable revision (usually December) so verify current running days with National Rail before booking, particularly for trips planned more than 6 months ahead.
Yes, nationalrail.co.uk typically accepts international debit and credit cards from major card networks. Some operators require a local phone number for SMS confirmation — check the booking requirements before starting your reservation. Booking platforms display fares in the local currency of the operator.
First Great Western London-Plymouth 21:06 offers 2 travel classes: Advance Standard, Standard. Economy or standard classes have reserved numbered seats at the lowest fare. Premium classes (business, first class, sleeper) add wider seats, climate control, and on overnight services berths for lying flat. The fare table on this page lists current published prices for each class.
Platform numbers are not pre-published — they are announced on station information displays between 20 and 60 minutes before scheduled departure. Arrive early at the originating station to check the platform allocation displays. At larger stations, platform numbers can also be viewed on the operator's app. If the train is delayed or rescheduled, the platform may change at short notice — always verify against station displays immediately before boarding.
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