What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Plymouth?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Plymouth is to bus which costs £24 - £100 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Plymouth?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Plymouth is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Plymouth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Coach Station station and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Plymouth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Plymouth. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Plymouth?

The distance between Birmingham and Plymouth is 217 miles. The road distance is 202.8 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Plymouth without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £110 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Plymouth?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth takes 3h 37m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Plymouth bus from?

Birmingham to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Plymouth train from?

Birmingham to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Plymouth is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £100 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Birmingham to Plymouth bus arrive?

Birmingham to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Plymouth train arrive?

Birmingham to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Plymouth is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Birmingham to Plymouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Plymouth?

Book your Birmingham to Plymouth train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Plymouth?

Book your Birmingham to Plymouth bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Plymouth?

There are 1672+ hotels available in Plymouth.

Birmingham to Plymouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Plymouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 37m
£110–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 104 / ...
5h 40m
£24–100
Drive 201.6 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Plymouthcar 201.6 mi
3h 25m
£49–71
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087 / ...
6h 30m
£31–100

Birmingham to Plymouth by train

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Distance: 216.1 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 5h 40m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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