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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Scotland takes 9h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Scotland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 36m
Duration
509 mi
Distance
£227
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Plymouth to Scotland train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Plymouth and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Scotland at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 9h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 50m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 35m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 39m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 41m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 34m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 33m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 39m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 39m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 39m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 41m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 41m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 41m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth to Scotland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Plymouth to Scotland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 509.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Plymouth to Glasgow Central via Birmingham New Street and Warrington Bank Quay in around 8h 55m.

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