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The average train between Manchester and Plymouth takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

5h 30m
Duration
297 mi
Distance
£153
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 5m
£123–203

Manchester to Plymouth train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country5h 25m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country5h 18m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country5h 36m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country5h 45m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country5h 22m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country5h 28m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country5h 22m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country5h 21m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country5h 36m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country5h 24m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country5h 23m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country5h 36m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country5h 24m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country5h 23m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country5h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Plymouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Plymouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 297.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Plymouth via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 5m.

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