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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Plymouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Plymouth
    5h 32m
    £160–230

  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 / ...
    8h 25m
    £34–88

  3. Drive 280 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Plymouthcar car 280 mi
    4h 48m
    £69–99

  4. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    4h 8m
    £104–205

  5. Train via Birmingham

    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 2m
    £139–232

  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 / ...
    7h 44m
    £143–254

  7. 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
    6h 9m
    £86–217

Manchester to Plymouth by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Plymouth 5 times a week. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station via Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 25m.

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