The train between Manchester and Plymouth takes 5h 32m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Manchester 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 4 times a week between Manchester and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:03 AM which arrives into Plymouth at 1:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Plymouth station. Services depart 4 times a week, and operate 5 times a week. The journey takes approximately 5h 32m.
Manchester to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.
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The distance between Manchester and Plymouth is 369.6 km. The road distance is 480 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Plymouth 5 times a week. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 5h 32m.