The average train between Salford and Plymouth takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Salford 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 hourly between Salford and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salford is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salford to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Salford station and arriving at Plymouth station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Salford to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Salford to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Salford to Plymouth train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Salford and Plymouth is 369 km. The road distance is 479 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Plymouth via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 2m.