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Compare bus, train, and flight for Plymouth to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $109.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price | $192 Average price |
9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Plymouth to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Manchester:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Manchester costing on average $60 (€48).
A bus is $88 (€70) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Manchester costing on average $109 (€87).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 0m.
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Manchester as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newquay Cornwall Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales, Cross Country to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach South West to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, Azul to go to Manchester by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, Azul.
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