Plymouth to Manchester train from $19 (€16) with Great Western Railway

Cheap train tickets from Plymouth to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Oct 04

Cheapest

$215

Average

$317

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

C48474

08:27AM5h32

Plymouth station (PLY)

01:59PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)

$2151One-way

1 transfer

C48482

10:27AM5h32

Plymouth station (PLY)

03:59PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)

$3361One-way

1 transfer

G43913

09:37AM5h22

Plymouth station (PLY)

02:59PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)

$3361One-way

1 transfer

C48482

10:27AM5h17

Plymouth station (PLY)

03:44PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)

$3361One-way

2 transfers

C48478

09:27AM5h17

Plymouth station (PLY)

02:44PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)

$3631One-way

2 transfers

Plymouth to Manchester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, October 4

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Cross Country C48474	08:27AM Plymouth station (PLY)	5h32	01:59PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1 transfer
Cross Country C48474	08:27AM Plymouth station (PLY)	5h17	01:44PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	2 transfers
Cross Country C48478	09:27AM Plymouth station (PLY)	5h17	02:44PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	2 transfers
Cross Country G43913	09:37AM Plymouth station (PLY)	5h22	02:59PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1 transfer
Cross Country C48482	10:27AM Plymouth station (PLY)	5h32	03:59PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1 transfer
Cross Country C48482	10:27AM Plymouth station (PLY)	5h17	03:44PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	2 transfers
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Fastest train times from Plymouth to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Oct 04

Fastest Journey

5 h 17 m

Average

5 h 22 m

Trains per day

Distance

370 km

It's difficult to get from Plymouth to Manchester without transferring at least once.

Fastest

C48478

09:27AM5h17

Plymouth station (PLY)

02:44PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)

$3631One-way

2 transfers

Fastest

C48482

10:27AM5h17

Plymouth station (PLY)

03:44PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)

$3361One-way

2 transfers

Fastest

C48474

08:27AM5h17

Plymouth station (PLY)

01:44PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)

$3631One-way

2 transfers

G43913

09:37AM5h22

Plymouth station (PLY)

02:59PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)

$3361One-way

1 transfer

C48482

10:27AM5h32

Plymouth station (PLY)

03:59PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)

$3361One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Plymouth to Manchester

Distance	229 miles (369 km)
Average train duration	5 h
Average train ticket price	$236 (€201)
Train frequency	1 a day
Direct train	No
Train providers	Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales or first_great_western

Trains from Plymouth to Manchester cover the 229 miles (369 km) long trip taking on average 5 h with our travel partners like Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales or first_great_western. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $80 (€68), but the average price of train tickets is $236 (€201). Travelers depart most frequently from Plymouth and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.

Train providers: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales from Plymouth to Manchester trains

For as little as $70 (€60) you can travel by train between Plymouth and Manchester with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Great Western Rail from Plymouth to Manchester train information:

Average Duration: 6 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: $149

Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.

Train information from Plymouth to Manchester with Transport for Wales:

Average Duration: 6 h 26 min
Cheapest Price: $70

FAQs: Trains from Plymouth to Manchester

FAQs: Travel by train from Plymouth to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Plymouth to Manchester.

Cheap train tickets from Plymouth to Manchester can start from as little as $80 (€68) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Plymouth to Manchester is $236 (€201); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Plymouth to Manchester train travel time is 5 h for the 229 mile (369 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Plymouth to Manchester leaves at 5: 20 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Plymouth to Manchester leaves at 5: 27 PM.

There is 1 train a day from Plymouth to Manchester which require at least one change with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Plymouth to Manchester train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Plymouth to Manchester to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Plymouth, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Plymouth to Manchester by train is January.

You have options as you can travel between Plymouth and Manchester 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

Popular train stations from Plymouth to Manchester

Plymouth

Manchester

The major railway station for departures from Plymouth is Plymouth. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Plymouth for your journey from Plymouth to Manchester.

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