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The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Birmingham
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 10 Oct
Cheapest price on 10 Oct
£183
Average ticket price on 10 Oct
£183
Fastest journey on 10 Oct
4 h 28 m
Average journey duration on 10 Oct
4 h 28 m
Trains on 10 Oct
6
Distance
281 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Birmingham will cost around £183 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £183.
Fast trains
To travel from Plymouth to Birmingham you need to make at least 2 changes.
K00305 · XC067300 · G010708:274h28Plymouth station (PLY)12:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1831One-way2 changes- K00304 · XC067200 · G010729:274h28Plymouth station (PLY)13:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1831One-way2 changes
- K00301 · XC066900 · G0108112:274h28Plymouth station (PLY)16:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1831One-way2 changes
- K00303 · XC067100 · G0107610:274h28Plymouth station (PLY)14:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1831One-way2 changes
- K00300 · XC066800 · G0108413:274h28Plymouth station (PLY)17:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1831One-way2 changes
- K00305 · XC067300 · G010708:274h28Plymouth station (PLY)12:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1831One-way2 changes
- K00304 · XC067200 · G010729:274h28Plymouth station (PLY)13:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1831One-way2 changes
- K00301 · XC066900 · G0108112:274h28Plymouth station (PLY)16:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1831One-way2 changes
- K00303 · XC067100 · G0107610:274h28Plymouth station (PLY)14:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1831One-way2 changes
- K00300 · XC066800 · G0108413:274h28Plymouth station (PLY)17:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1831One-way2 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Plymouth to Birmingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 20:13. The fastest train covers the 281 km distance in 3h 18m.
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 £12
Distance 281 km |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 18m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 20:13 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
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 £12
Live departures
Plymouth to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Birmingham trains for today, Friday 9 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01073 | On time 10:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h28 | 13:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01074 | On time 11:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h28 | 14:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01080 | On time 12:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h28 | 15:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01082 | On time 13:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h28 | 16:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01083 | On time 14:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h28 | 17:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00723 | On time 15:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h27 | 18:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00730 | On time 16:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h27 | 19:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00735 | On time 17:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h28 | 20:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00928 | On time 18:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h33 | 22:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66829 | On time 20:08 Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h46 | 23:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| K00305 · XC067300 · G01070 | 8:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h28 | 12:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| K00304 · XC067200 · G01072 | 9:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h28 | 13:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
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About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average CrossCountry Duration
3h 18m
Cheapest CrossCountry Price
£31
CrossCountry frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
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Things to do in Birmingham
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- Must visit
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Science museum with interactive galleries on industry, transport and invention, making it a strong family-friendly visit.
- Recommended
Pen Museum
Independent museum in a converted factory, exploring Birmingham's pen trade with demonstrations and hands-on exhibits.
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Digbeth
Creative district with street art, independent shops and converted industrial buildings, popular for urban walks and photography.
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Jewellery Quarter
Historic quarter known for jewellery workshops, heritage trails, museums and distinctive Georgian and Victorian streetscapes.
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Brindleyplace
Waterside district of canals, bars and cultural venues, ideal for strolling, boat trips and seeing Birmingham's industrial past.
Balti
A Birmingham-born curry with spiced meat in rich tomato gravy. It reflects the city’s famed Balti Triangle and its South Asian culinary heritage.
Black Country faggots and peas
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Faggots
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Simpsons
Elegant modern dining in Edgbaston with refined tasting menus and polished service in a calm, intimate setting.
Anderson & Hill
Popular Jewish-style deli and restaurant famous for piled-high sandwiches, baked treats and relaxed daytime dining.
Shababs
Lively Indian restaurant in the Balti Triangle, known for Balti dishes cooked in pressed-steel bowls and a bustling local atmosphere.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining sit below London, while local transport and casual meals are fairly manageable for most tourists.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or casual eats.
- Mid-range
- £20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10%. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.50
- Day pass
- £7.60
To the city centre
Birmingham New Street -> Bullring, Birmingham
- Distance
- 0.7 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Contactless and Swift Go are accepted on West Midlands Metro and on almost all buses in the West Midlands.
- Birmingham New Street is already central; many city-centre places are walkable, so check before buying a day ticket.
FAQs: Plymouth to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to Birmingham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Plymouth to Birmingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £31, while the average price tends to be around £102.
The train journey from Plymouth to Birmingham covers a distance of 281 km and takes approximately 3h 18m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Plymouth to Birmingham is 281 km.
The first train from Plymouth to Birmingham leaves at 5:00.
The last train from Plymouth to Birmingham departs at 20:13.
Trains from Plymouth to Birmingham run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Plymouth to Birmingham.
Yes, there is a direct train between Plymouth and Birmingham. The service operates 6 times per day, provided by CrossCountry.
There is no night train service from Plymouth to Birmingham.
The train station in Plymouth that goes to Birmingham is Plymouth station (PLY), and it arrives at Birmingham New Street (BHM).
Booking trains from Plymouth to Birmingham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Plymouth to Birmingham offers varied scenery, including coastal views as you depart Plymouth, rolling countryside, and glimpses of the River Avon as you approach Birmingham.
Yes, you can take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and Birmingham
Most Plymouth to Birmingham trains use the Plymouth to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Plymouth and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Plymouth
Arrival train stations in Birmingham
Which Plymouth station do trains to Birmingham leave from?
Trains from Plymouth to Birmingham leave from Plymouth. The station is 1 km from Plymouth city centre at Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB.
PlymouthPlymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB+44 3451652030
City-centre transport
Getting to Plymouth from Plymouth city centre
Bus13, 2, 170 · 4m · £2 · every ~11 min
Plymouth train station facilities and services
Plymouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Plymouth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Plymouth. ATMs are available at Plymouth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Plymouth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Plymouth: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Plymouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Plymouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
DockyardDockyard station, Paisley Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1RX
City-centre transport
Getting to Dockyard from Plymouth city centre
Dockyard is 2 km from Plymouth city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainExeter St Davids - Penzance, Plymouth - Penzance, Plymouth - Gunnislake, Plymouth - Liskeard · 4m · £0.89 · every ~1 min
Bus33 · 11m · £4 · every ~5 min
33 · 14m · £4 · every ~5 min
70B, 70 · 16m · £2 · every ~3 min
33 · 17m · £4 · every ~5 min
14 · 21m · £4 · every ~3 min
Dockyard train station facilities and services
Dockyard has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dockyard.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dockyard: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Dockyard: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dockyard: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
DevonportDevonport station, Portland Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4QN
City-centre transport
Getting to Devonport from Plymouth city centre
Devonport is 2 km from Plymouth city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainExeter St Davids - Penzance, Plymouth - Penzance, Plymouth - Gunnislake, Plymouth - Liskeard · 3m · £0.89 · every ~2 min
BusDc7 · 8m · £2
Dc7 · 9m · £2
21, 34, 21A · 13m · £4 · every ~23 min
Devonport train station facilities and services
Devonport has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Devonport.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Devonport: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Devonport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Devonport: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Birmingham New StreetStation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Bus16 · 7m · £2 · every ~27 min
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
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