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How to get fromPlymouth to Saleby train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Plymouth to Sale by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Plymouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    5h 30m
    £166–231

  2. Drive 273.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plymouth to Salecar car 273.3 mi
    4h 34m
    £67–96

  3. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    4h 29m
    £105–208

  4. 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 48m
    £151–234

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train Plymouth - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    7h 51m
    £141–263

  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
    6h 14m
    £78–200

  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
    6h 15m
    £171–475

Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Sale, 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.

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