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How to get fromPlymouth to Manchester Airport (MAN)by train, plane, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Plymouth to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train, plane, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3h 43m
    £101–206

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    8h 20m
    £38–93

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Plymouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    5h 24m
    £164–233

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Plymouth to Manchester-MANrideshare rideshare 268.7 mi
    4h 43m

  5. Drive 268.7 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Manchester Airport (MAN)car car 268.7 mi
    4h 43m
    £65–94

  6. Train, line 57 bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NQY - MAN
    5h 28m
    £73–178

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 24m
    £163–461

  8. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 42m
    £150–236

  9. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train Plymouth - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    7h 59m
    £140–250

Plymouth to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Manchester Airport (MAN), England?

Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Manchester Piccadilly 4 times a week. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station via Cabot Circus, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 20m.

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