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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Birmingham is to bus via Bristol which costs £23 - £55 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Birmingham is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plymouth Coach Station station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plymouth and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Plymouth to Birmingham?

The distance between Plymouth and Birmingham is 217 miles. The road distance is 202.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £110 - £170.

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

The train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street takes 3h 28m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Birmingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Plymouth to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Birmingham is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £100 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Plymouth to Birmingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Plymouth to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Plymouth to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Birmingham is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Plymouth to Birmingham.

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

Book your Plymouth to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 28m
£110–170
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
6h 18m
£23–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104 / ...
5h 50m
£24–100
Drive 201.5 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth to Birminghamcar 201.5 mi
3h 26m
£49–71
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EXT - BHX
5h 48m
£107–234

Plymouth to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 216.1 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 5h 50m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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