The average train between Birmingham and Plymouth takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 11:43 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Plymouth station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 34m.
Birmingham to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Birmingham to Plymouth train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Birmingham and Plymouth is 281.4 km. The road distance is 348 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 3h 37m.