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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Plymouth is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Plymouth is to fly and train which takes 4h 8m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Plymouth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Manchester to Plymouth?

The distance between Manchester and Plymouth is 299 miles. The road distance is 281.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Manchester to Plymouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Plymouth bus from?

Manchester to Plymouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Plymouth train from?

Manchester to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Manchester to Plymouth is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Manchester to Plymouth bus arrive?

Manchester to Plymouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Plymouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Plymouth is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Manchester to Plymouth.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Plymouth?

There are 1635+ hotels available in Plymouth.

Manchester to Plymouth - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 3m
£123–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087 / ...
8h 9m
£32–63
Drive 280 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Plymouthcar 280 mi
4h 48m
£70–101
Fly to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
4h 8m
£102–249
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
7h 44m
£128–221
Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 57 bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bodmin Parkway Stationbus
3. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
6h 6m
£75–203

Manchester to Plymouth by train

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Distance: 297.5 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Plymouth via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station via Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 9m.

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