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Outbound fromStirling to Plymouth by train
It takes an average of 11h 46m to travel from Stirling to Plymouth by train, over a distance of around 397 miles (639 km). There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from Stirling to Plymouth and tickets for this journey start from £158.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:11 | |
| Departure station | Stirling | |
| Arrival station | Plymouth | |
| Journey time | From 9h 17m | |
| Distance | 397 miles (639 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £158.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales, Lumo |
How to travel from Stirling to Plymouth by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Stirling to Plymouth? Look no further.
You'll usually find 10 trains per day running between Stirling and Plymouth, which usually take 11 hours 46 minutes to complete the 397 miles (639 km) journey. It can take as little as 9 hours 17 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Plymouth by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Stirling to Plymouth start from £158.50 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Plymouth? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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