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Compare train, bus, and flight for Plymouth to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. 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 $20, while a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m 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 Plymouth to Birmingham:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Birmingham costing on average $74.
A bus is $666 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Birmingham costing on average $685.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
Flight takes on average 7h 48m.
Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $67. The journey takes 5h 59m versus 3h 51m 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 Plymouth to Birmingham
How to get from Plymouth to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:20 AM6h20Plymouth7:40 AMBirmingham$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:20 AM6h20Plymouth7:40 AMBirmingham$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:00 AM6h10Plymouth11:10 AMBirmingham$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:20 AM6h20Plymouth6:40 AMBirmingham$211One-way0 transfers
- 11:05 AM9h10Plymouth8:15 PMBirmingham$281One-way0 transfers
- 11:59 PM9h06Plymouth9:05 AMBirmingham$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Birmingham:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Birmingham costing on average $74.
A bus is $666 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Birmingham costing on average $685.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
Flight takes on average 7h 48m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Birmingham as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newquay Cornwall Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Stagecoach South West to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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