How to travel from York to Plymouth, United Kingdom

The distance between York and Plymouth is around 540km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from York to Plymouth by train, bus, 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 to Newcastle, plane

Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
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Train

Take the train to Plymouth.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cabot Circus and then to Plymouth Armada Bus Station.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
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Drive

Drive to Plymouth.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance540km (336 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between York and Plymouth

There are several options for getting from York to Plymouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).

The distance between York and Plymouth is around 540km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 450km (280 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from York and Plymouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from York to Plymouth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between York and Plymouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Plymouth. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between York and Plymouth with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 5h 60m.

CrossCountry run train services between York and Plymouth. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from York and Plymouth. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from York to Plymouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street and Cabot Circus. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

FlixBus, Megabus UK and Stagecoach South West run regular bus services between York and Plymouth. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Plymouth. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY) then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 5h 5m.

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 York and Plymouth. The distance is around 540km (336 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Plymouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around £170 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween York and Plymouth

Transport options from York to Plymouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Newcastle, plane + 2 similar
4h 20m
£235($280)
5 times a day727km (452 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane4h 50m
£155($185)
5 times a day768km (477 miles)
Train and Plane5h 5m
£135($160)
once daily598km (372 miles)
Train
5h 60m
£170($200)
every 3 hours570km (354 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
£40($47)
once daily573km (356 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
£62($73)
on demand540km (336 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