There are 5 ways to get from Plymouth to Birmingham NEC by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 49m£120–172Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
7h 16m£26–51Drive 207.3 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Birmingham NECcar 207.3 mi
3h 25m£50–73Train, fly
- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EXT - BHX
5h 45m£105–226Bus
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk087
7h 29m£28–44
Plymouth to Birmingham NEC by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Birmingham NEC is to bus via Bristol which costs £26 - £55 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Birmingham NEC is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Ingenuity House via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Birmingham International via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Plymouth and Birmingham NEC is 226 miles. The road distance is 208.5 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Birmingham NEC without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £120 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Plymouth to Birmingham NEC, including transfers.
Plymouth to Birmingham NEC bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Birmingham NEC is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Birmingham NEC, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham NEC via Cabot Circus, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Ingenuity House in around 7h 16m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £190–600
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–250
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–290
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–220
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–170
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Plymouth to Birmingham NEC bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.
Plymouth to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Birmingham NEC is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Plymouth to Birmingham NEC.
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