There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to Heysham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 38m£138–207Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
12h 33m£49–75Drive 329.2 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Heyshamcar 329.2 mi
5h 30m£83–120Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain
9h 59m£143–251
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Heysham is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 12h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Heysham is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs £80 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Heysham. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Towers via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Heysham. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Lancaster via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Plymouth and Heysham is 351 miles. The road distance is 331.2 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Heysham without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £130 - £210.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Plymouth to Heysham, including transfers.
Plymouth to Heysham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Heysham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Heysham is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 12h 33m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Heysham, England?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Towers via Birmingham New Street, Lancaster, and Common Garden Street in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Towers via Cabot Circus, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 33m.
- 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
- £95–140
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Plymouth to Heysham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.
Plymouth to Heysham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Heysham is 331 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Plymouth to Heysham.
There are 1393+ hotels available in Heysham.