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How to get fromSalford to Plymouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 4m
    £140–232

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Uk087 / ...
    8h 25m
    £34–92

  3. Drive 279.1 mi

    1. Drive from Salford to Plymouthcar car 279.1 mi
    4h 45m
    £68–98

  4. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    4h 23m
    £105–207

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Plymouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Plymouth
    7h 2m
    £162–232

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
    7h 44m
    £144–253

  7. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    2. Take the train from Newquay to Partrain train
    3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 23m
    £87–219

Salford to Plymouth by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Salford, England and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Plymouth via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station via Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 25m.

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