Rome2Rio

How to get fromManchester Airport (MAN) to Plymouthby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

Find Transport to Plymouth

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Plymouth by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Exeter, train

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    2h 52m
    £101–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus
    8h 53m
    £45–141

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 39m
    £143–242

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Plymouthrideshare rideshare 274.5 mi
    4h 30m

  5. Drive 274.5 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Plymouthcar car 274.5 mi
    4h 30m
    £67–96

  6. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    2. Take the train from Newquay to Partrain train
    3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    4h 52m
    £83–199

  7. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
    8h 22m
    £137–253

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Plymouth by train

Calendar90Weekly Trains
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£143Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Plymouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Plymouth via Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Plymouth Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 53m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers