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How to get fromPlympton to Birminghamby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Plympton to Birmingham by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 50m
    £97–143
  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk070 / ...
    7h 42m
    £18–27
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    7h 21m
    £37–63
  4. Drive  196.8 mi

    1. Drive from Plympton to Birminghamcar car 196.8 mi
    3h 18m
    £50–72

Plympton to Birmingham by bus, foot, and train

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Plympton, England and Birmingham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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