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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Plymouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Plymouth
    7h 35m
    £171–250

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Uk087 / ...
    11h 3m
    £34–92

  3. Drive 301.1 mi

    1. Drive from Blackburn to Plymouthcar car 301.1 mi
    5h 17m
    £73–106

  4. Train, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    5h 16m
    £112–224

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 40m
    £150–243

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
    9h 37m
    £151–280

  7. Train, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    3. Take the train from Newquay to Partrain train
    4. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 16m
    £94–236

Blackburn to Plymouth by train and tram

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Plymouth 4 times a week. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station via Bus station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 11h 3m.

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