The average train between Whitley Bay and Plymouth takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitley Bay to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Whitley Bay and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitley Bay is at 4:04 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Whitley Bay to Plymouth? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Whitley Bay to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
Whitley Bay to Plymouth train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
Whitley Bay to Plymouth train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Plymouth station.
The distance between Whitley Bay and Plymouth is 549.8 km. The road distance is 716 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Plymouth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £230–340 and the journey takes 7h 8m.