How to travel from Perth to Plymouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and Plymouth is around 759km (472 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Perth to Plymouth by train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £275($325)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Plymouth.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £270($320)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Plymouth.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance857km (532 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Plymouth

There are several options for getting from Perth to Plymouth by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £165 ($195) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £275 ($325).

The distance between Perth and Plymouth is around 759km (472 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 672km (417 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Perth and Plymouth by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Plymouth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £275 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Plymouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £165 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Plymouth. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Plymouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Perth and Plymouth. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Perth and Plymouth. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Plymouth. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Plymouth is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Plymouth. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Perth and Plymouth. The distance is around 857km (532 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Plymouth is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £275 ($325).

How do I get from Perth to Plymouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Plymouth

Transport options from Perth to Plymouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 30m
£275($325)
hourly759km (472 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane4h 45m
£285($340)
hourly785km (487 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 55m
£300($355)
once daily802km (498 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane5hrs
£180($215)
hourly810km (503 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane5h 10m
£165($195)
hourly843km (524 miles)
Train + 2 similar
10h 10m
£270($320)
every 4 hours985km (612 miles)
Train to Plymouth10h 40m
£285($335)
6 times a week1,021km (635 miles)
Train via Crewe12h 30m
£195($230)
6 times a week987km (613 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
£95($115)
on demand857km (532 miles)

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Airports near Plymouth

The following major airports near Plymouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Plymouth
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Plymouth
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Plymouth