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Plymouth to Scotland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Scotland takes 9h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. The train service runs several times per day 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 2m
Duration
509 mi
Distance
£233
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

best
  1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
8h 52m
£184–316

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 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 9h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express16h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 37m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express8h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express8h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express8h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 37m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express8h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express8h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express8h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 37m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express8h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express8h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express8h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 37m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express8h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express8h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express8h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 37m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express8h 19m • 2 changes

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 2m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Plymouth to Glasgow Central via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 8h 52m.

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