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4.6Travel Information between Birmingham and Plymouth
 Distance | 174 miles (281 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $18 - $46 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $18 (€16) • 5 h 35 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $46 (€42) • 3 h 21 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or CrossCountry |
Travel 174 miles (281 km) by train or bus between Birmingham and Plymouth. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Birmingham to Plymouth.
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How to get from Birmingham to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Plymouth
Travel to Plymouth 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 Birmingham to Plymouth.
There are 2 options to travel to Plymouth from Birmingham including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Plymouth from Birmingham is by taking a bus, which costs on average $18 (€16).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Birmingham to Plymouth:
Taking a bus costs $28 (€26) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $46 (€42).
The fastest way to get to Plymouth from Birmingham is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 21 min.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 35 min.
The distance from Birmingham to Plymouth is approximately 174 miles (281 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Plymouth is:
- 10 buses a day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Plymouth from Birmingham as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Plymouth:
- Buses from Birmingham to Plymouth most often leave from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Trains from Birmingham to Plymouth most often leave from Birmingham New Street and arrive in Plymouth.
The following travel companies offer services from Birmingham to Plymouth:
- National Express, Megabus or FlixBus can take you to Plymouth by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Birmingham to Plymouth for $18 (€16).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail or Cross Country to go to Plymouth by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find CrossCountry Birmingham to Plymouth tickets on Omio for $46 (€42).
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Plymouth with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with National Express 6 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with CrossCountry or Cross Country 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Plymouth as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Birmingham to Plymouth.
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