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Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. 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 $55, while a flight costs an average of $222.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$162 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $222 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Manchester to Plymouth:
A bus is $107 (€90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Plymouth costing on average $162 (€136).
A bus is $168 (€141) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Plymouth costing on average $222 (€186).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 8h 7m.
Tickets start at around $162 (€136) compared to roughly $102 (€85) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-60.43 (€-50.65). The journey takes 5h 26m versus 5h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Plymouth
How to get from Manchester to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM8h50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:50 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$311One-way1 transfer
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- FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM8h50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:50 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
U271112:55 PM1h05Manchester Airport2:00 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport$681One-way0 transfers
Other options
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G15017+W2988412:30 PM6h17Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6:47 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$1121One-way2 transfers- G38880+G01153+G150191:30 PM6h17Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:47 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$1121One-way2 transfers
- G00997 · G011315:11 AM5h36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:47 AMPlymouth station (PLY)$1221One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM11h45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East6:20 AMPlymouth, Coach Station$311One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 PM12h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:20 AMPlymouth, Coach Station$311One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 PM8h25Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East11:50 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$321One-way1 transfer
- LM002512:45 PM1h10Manchester Airport1:55 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport$1891One-way0 transfers
- BA782512:45 PM1h10Manchester Airport1:55 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport$2001One-way0 transfers
BA1381 · BA1328+BA40858:00 AM9h20Manchester Airport5:20 PMExeter International Airport$6551One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Plymouth:
A bus is $107 (€90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Plymouth costing on average $162 (€136).
A bus is $168 (€141) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Plymouth costing on average $222 (€186).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 8h 7m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Plymouth as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with Loganair, easyJet to go to Plymouth by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Loganair, easyJet.
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