How to travel from Birmingham to Plymouth

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Travel Information from Birmingham to Plymouth

distanceDistance174 miles (281 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$30 - $13
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $13 (€12) • 5 h 55 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $30 (€26) • 3 h 18 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express, easyJet or CrossCountry

Take a bus or train to travel 174 miles (281 km) from Birmingham to Plymouth. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express, easyJet or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Birmingham to Plymouth.

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from Birmingham to Plymouth

How to get from Birmingham to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
09:45AM11h20
Birmingham
09:05PMPlymouth
$311One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
09:45AM11h20
Birmingham
09:05PMPlymouth
$311One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
National Express
05:00PM6h10
Birmingham
11:10PMPlymouth
$461One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Megabus
06:25PM6h33
Birmingham
12:58AMPlymouth
$351One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
04:05PM6h53
Birmingham
10:58PMPlymouth
$421One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:00PM6h45
Birmingham
02:45AMPlymouth
$451One-way
0 transfers

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Travel on FlixBus, National Express and easyJet travel from Birmingham to Plymouth at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next travel to Plymouth from Birmingham you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.

        FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Plymouth

        FAQs: 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.
        FAQs

        There are 2 travel options from Birmingham to Plymouth: bus or train.

        The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Plymouth is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $13 (€12) compared to other travel options to Plymouth:

        A bus is () less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Plymouth costing on average ().

        A bus is $16 (€14) less than a train with an average ticket price of $30 (€26) from Birmingham to Plymouth.

        The fastest way to get to Plymouth from Birmingham is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 18 min.

        Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

        Getting to Plymouth by bus takes 5 h 55 min on average.

        You should expect to travel around 174 miles (281 km) between Birmingham and Plymouth.

        The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Plymouth is:

        • Around 6 buses per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Plymouth from Birmingham as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Birmingham to Plymouth:

        • Most travelers board their bus from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
        • Most travelers catch their train from Birmingham New Street and arrive in Plymouth.

        The following travel companies offer services from Birmingham to Plymouth:

        • Travel with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus for buses to Plymouth. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Birmingham to Plymouth tickets on Omio for $13 (€12).
        • Travel with CrossCountry or Great Western Rail for trains to Plymouth. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for CrossCountry Birmingham to Plymouth tickets on Omio for $30 (€26).

        Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Plymouth with the following travel companies:

        • Direct services by bus with.
        • Take a direct flight with.
        • Take a direct train with.

        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.

        Many of our customers who book a trip from Birmingham to Plymouth often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like London, Bristol, Manchester or Exeter. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Birmingham and Plymouth itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Plymouth and any of these top destinations today!
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