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Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Plymouth:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Plymouth costing on average $99 (€81).
A bus is $575 (€471) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Plymouth costing on average $603 (€494).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 21m.
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Plymouth
How to get from Birmingham to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:30 PM6h20Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway11:50 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:30 PM6h20Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway11:50 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- NX10410:30 AM5h45Birmingham, Coach Station4:15 PMPlymouth, Marsh Mills$401One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus8:00 AM6h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway2:25 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM6h35Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway5:40 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$271One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:05 PM8h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway10:30 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Plymouth:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Plymouth costing on average $99 (€81).
A bus is $575 (€471) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Plymouth costing on average $603 (€494).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 21m.
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Plymouth as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 10 direct buses per day with National Express.
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