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Compare train, coach and flight for York to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from York to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 450 km
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£44 Average Price Cheapest | £167 Average Price |
11h 12m Average total duration 10h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration Fastest 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Plymouth from York by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from York to Plymouth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: York to Plymouth
Travel to Plymouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from York to Plymouth.

There are 3 ways to get from York to Plymouth: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Plymouth from York is by taking a coach, which costs on average £30.
This is compared to other ways of getting from York to Plymouth:
Taking a coach costs £34 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of £64.
Taking a coach costs £52 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £82.
The fastest way from York to Plymouth is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Plymouth that take longer:
Getting to Plymouth by coach takes 11 h 35 min on average.
Train takes on average 6 h 3 min.
Plymouth is approximately 278 miles away from York.
The average frequency per day from York to Plymouth is:
- 7 coaches per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from York to Plymouth as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from York to Plymouth:
- Most travellers take a train from York to Plymouth.
The following travel companies offer services from York to Plymouth:
- National Express can get you to Plymouth by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with National Express from York to Plymouth for £30 on Omio.
- CrossCountry, Great Western Rail or Cross Country can get you to Plymouth by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with CrossCountry from York to Plymouth for £82 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from York to Plymouth with the following travel companies:
- Direct train available with Cross Country 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Plymouth as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from York to Plymouth.
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