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There are 9 ways to get from Motherwell to Plymouth by train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 19m
    £177–344

  2. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane EDI - NQY
    3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 33m
    £75–265

  3. Drive 472.5 mi

    1. Drive from Motherwell to Plymouthcar car 472.5 mi
    7h 40m
    £115–166

  4. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 13m
    £113–293

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Plymouthtrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth
    9h 39m
    £320–460

  6. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 10m
    £93–228

  7. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 46m
    £100–238

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 46m
    £145–282

  9. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 31m
    £149–351

Motherwell to Plymouth by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Motherwell to Plymouth via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 19m.

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