The average train between Plymouth and Manchester takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Plymouth to Manchester. 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 5 times a week between Plymouth and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 1:58 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart 5 times a week, and operate 6 times a week. The journey takes approximately 5h 36m.
Plymouth to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Plymouth to Manchester train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Plymouth and Manchester is 369.6 km. The road distance is 479 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Manchester Piccadilly 4 times a week. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 5h 2m.