The average train between Plymouth and Birmingham NEC takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Birmingham NEC. 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 Plymouth and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Plymouth to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Plymouth to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Plymouth and Birmingham NEC is 286.1 km. The road distance is 361 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 3h 28m.