How to travel from Windsor to Plymouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Windsor and Plymouth is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Windsor to Plymouth by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Plymouth.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £90($105)
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Plane and Train

Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Flight time4h 45m
  • Typical cost
    £180($215)
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Drive

Drive to Plymouth.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance315km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Windsor and Plymouth

There are several options for getting from Windsor to Plymouth by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £90 ($105) and will take around 3h 10m.

The distance between Windsor and Plymouth is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Windsor and Plymouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Windsor to Plymouth is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £90 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Windsor and Plymouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £90 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Windsor and Plymouth. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Windsor to Plymouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Slough and Reading. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Windsor and Plymouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Windsor and Plymouth. We recommend that you take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Windsor to Plymouth. We recommend that you fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 7h 35m.

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 Windsor and Plymouth. The distance is around 315km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Windsor to Plymouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £90 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Windsor and Plymouth

Transport options from Windsor to Plymouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
£90($105)
hourly336km (209 miles)
Plane and Train
7h 35m
£180($215)
hourly3,001km (1,865 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£36($43)
on demand315km (196 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