The average train between Manchester and University of Plymouth takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to University of 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 Manchester and University of Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:25 PM which arrives into University of Plymouth at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to University of Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at University of Plymouth station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Manchester to University of Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to University of Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Manchester to University of Plymouth train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Manchester and University of Plymouth is 369.2 km. The road distance is 480 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to University of Plymouth via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth in around 6h 14m.