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.
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.
👋 Also check out Plymouth → York if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth.
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Take the train to Plymouth.
Take the bus to Cabot Circus and then to Plymouth Armada Bus Station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Newcastle, plane + 2 similar | 4h 20m | £235($280) | 5 times a day | 727km (452 miles) |
Train to Newcastle, plane | 4h 50m | £155($185) | 5 times a day | 768km (477 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 5m | £135($160) | once daily | 598km (372 miles) |
Train | 5h 60m | £170($200) | every 3 hours | 570km (354 miles) |
Bus | 8h 50m | £40($47) | once daily | 573km (356 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | £62($73) | on demand | 540km (336 miles) |
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The following major airports near Plymouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.