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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 an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a flight costs an average of $674.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$58 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price | $674 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Plymouth
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Plymouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Plymouth:
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Plymouth costing on average $116 (€97).
A bus is $616 (€516) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Plymouth costing on average $674 (€565).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 23m.
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€49) compared to roughly $85 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€23). The journey takes 6h 24m versus 3h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
FlixBus5:45 PM 6h05 Birmingham 11:50 PM Plymouth, Coach Station $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
5:45 PM 6h05 Birmingham 11:50 PM Plymouth, Coach Station $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W29862
11:12 AM 3h35 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 2:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) $172 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W29868
12:12 PM 3h35 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 3:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) $172 1 One-way 0 transfers - G01140
10:12 AM 3h35 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 1:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) $172 1 One-way 0 transfers - W29873
1:12 PM 3h36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 4:48 PM Plymouth station (PLY) $172 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:40 PM 8h40 Birmingham 6:20 AM Plymouth, Coach Station $35 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus
8:00 AM 6h25 Birmingham 2:25 PM Plymouth, Coach Station $39 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
2:40 PM 7h55 Birmingham 10:35 PM Plymouth, Coach Station $45 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Plymouth:
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Plymouth costing on average $116 (€97).
A bus is $616 (€516) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Plymouth costing on average $674 (€565).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 23m.
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
- Around 14 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Plymouth by flight.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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