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There are 5 ways to get from York to Plymouth by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 6m
    £150–230

  2. Drive  324.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from York to Plymouthcar car 324.2 mi
    5h 39m
    £81–118

  3. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 45m
    £107–239

  4. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LBA - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    11h 10m
    £107–384

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    3. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 1m
    £90–243

York to Plymouth by train

Calendar74Weekly Trains
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between York, England and Plymouth, England?

Cross Country operates a train from York to Plymouth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £150–230 and the journey takes 6h 6m.

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