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How to get fromPlymouth to Scotlandby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Plymouth to Scotland by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    5h 6m
    £119–342

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 56m
    £52–96

  3. Train via Birmingham

    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

  4. Drive  482.9 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Glasgowcar car 482.9 mi
    7h 55m
    £120–173

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    5h 9m
    £86–204

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    5h 22m
    £96–219

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BRS - ABZ
    5h 41m
    £130–336

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BRS - INV
    6h 23m
    £94–236

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central
    9h 48m
    £260–400

  10. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    11h 37m
    £190–330

Plymouth to Scotland by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 425.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Millennium Point in around 12h 56m.

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