Carlisle, United Kingdom to Plymouth: Road Trip Guide & Distance

316.3 miles 509.1 km · straight line
390.6 miles actual route 628.6 km · driving distance
7h 8min estimated drive time
£59 - £73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
190° S bearing direction

How far is Carlisle, United Kingdom from Plymouth?

The distance from Carlisle, United Kingdom to Plymouth is 316.3 miles (509.1 km) as the crow flies. Plymouth is located S of Carlisle, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 390.6 miles, taking about 7h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time.

Coordinates come from public place data for Carlisle, United Kingdom and Plymouth. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Carlisle, United Kingdom to Plymouth

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 8min £59 - £73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 34min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~6h 47min $47–$137* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Carlisle, United Kingdom
54.90°N, 2.94°W
Europe/London
29m elevation
Plymouth
50.38°N, 4.14°W
Europe/London
50m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM