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How to get fromScotland to Plymouthby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Plymouth by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    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
    5h 39m
    £81–198

  2. Bus via Manchester

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus
    12h 53m
    £59–102

  3. Train via Warrington

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 34m
    £188–294

  4. Drive  483.5 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Plymouthcar car 483.5 mi
    7h 56m
    £121–175

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    5h 59m
    £92–218

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    5h 38m
    £118–312

  7. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ABZ - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 1m
    £132–335

  8. Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane INV - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 31m
    £92–235

  9. Fly Glasgow Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane GLA - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 29m
    £131–333

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Plymouthtrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth
    10h 1m
    £260–390

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G3
    2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus G5
    14h 15m
    £78–133

Scotland to Plymouth by train

Calendar90Weekly Trains
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Scotland and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Plymouth via Warrington Bank Quay and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 12h 53m.

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