Manchester to Plymouth train with Cross Country

Scan to get our free app

Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.

App Store

4.9

42K ratings

Google Play

4.6

136K reviews

Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Plymouth

Showing times and prices for 26 Jan

Cheapest

£241

Average

£241

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

P11863

10:266h22

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

16:48Plymouth station (PLY)

£2411One-way

1 change

Cheapest

P11853

08:266h22

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

14:48Plymouth station (PLY)

£2411One-way

1 change

Cheapest

W19106

10:306h18

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

16:48Plymouth station (PLY)

£2411One-way

2 changes

Cheapest

P11857

09:276h20

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

15:47Plymouth station (PLY)

£2411One-way

1 change

Cheapest

P11867

11:246h24

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

17:48Plymouth station (PLY)

£2411One-way

1 change

Manchester to Plymouth train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 26 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Cross Country P11853 Cross CountryP11853	08:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	6h22	14:48 Plymouth station (PLY)	1 change
Cross Country P11857 Cross CountryP11857	09:27 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	6h20	15:47 Plymouth station (PLY)	1 change
Cross Country P11863 Cross CountryP11863	10:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	6h22	16:48 Plymouth station (PLY)	1 change
Cross Country W19106 Transport for WalesW19106	10:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	6h18	16:48 Plymouth station (PLY)	2 changes
Cross Country P11867 Cross CountryP11867	11:24 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	6h24	17:48 Plymouth station (PLY)	1 change
Cross Country W19042 Transport for WalesW19042	11:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	6h19	17:48 Plymouth station (PLY)	2 changes
This is the last train of the day.

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Manchester to Plymouth by coach, train or flight

Sun
26 Jan

Mon
27 Jan

Tue
28 Jan

Wed
29 Jan

Thu
30 Jan

Fri
31 Jan

Sat
01 Feb

How far in advance should I book train tickets from Manchester to Plymouth?

The best time to book your train from Manchester to Plymouth is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Manchester to Plymouth route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Manchester to Plymouth per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Manchester to Plymouth.

Trains

from £153

Coaches

from £30

Train times from Manchester to Plymouth

Showing times and prices for 26 Jan

Fastest Journey

6 h 18 m

Average

6 h 21 m

Trains per day

Distance

370 km

To travel from Manchester to Plymouth you need to make at least one change.

Fastest

W19106

10:306h18

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

16:48Plymouth station (PLY)

£2411One-way

2 changes

W19042

11:296h19

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

17:48Plymouth station (PLY)

£2411One-way

2 changes

P11857

09:276h20

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

15:47Plymouth station (PLY)

£2411One-way

1 change

P11863

10:266h22

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

16:48Plymouth station (PLY)

£2411One-way

1 change

P11853

08:266h22

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

14:48Plymouth station (PLY)

£2411One-way

1 change

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Plymouth

Trains from Manchester to Plymouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £17 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £17

Distance

369 km

Average train duration

5h 37m

Cheapest ticket price

£40

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

5h 18m

First train

05:10

Last train

18:27

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £17

Train providers: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail and Transport for Wales trains Manchester to Plymouth

Buy your official CrossCountry, Great Western Rail and Transport for Wales train tickets from Manchester to Plymouth from £77 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

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

Manchester to Plymouth train information with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 5 h 18 min
Cheapest Price: £77
CrossCountry frequency: 8 a day

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.

Train information from Manchester to Plymouth with Transport for Wales:

Average Duration: 6 h 17 min
Cheapest Price: £113

FAQs: Manchester to Plymouth train

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester 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 Manchester to Plymouth.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Plymouth can start from as little as £40 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Plymouth is £125; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester to Plymouth train travel time is 5 h 18 min for the 229 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester to Plymouth leaves at 04: 54. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester to Plymouth leaves at 18: 27.

There are 6 trains a day from Manchester to Plymouth which require at least one change with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail or Transport for Wales. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from Manchester to Plymouth you can take a train with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail or Transport for Wales. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Manchester to Plymouth on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 18: 27.

The cheapest month for a train from Manchester to Plymouth is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Manchester to Plymouth including taking a coach, train or flight.