Plymouth to Birmingham train with CrossCountry
4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
3 h 28 m
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
281 km
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 £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 5 trains that leave Plymouth for Birmingham every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 281 km distance in an average of 3 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Plymouth to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£98 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 5m average duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 28m average duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 281 km |
Average train duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 18m |
First train 05:24 |
Last train 19:50 |
Train companies: CrossCountry and Great Western Rail trains Plymouth to Birmingham
Travel to Birmingham from Plymouth from £61 with Omio’s train partners CrossCountry and Great Western Rail! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Birmingham from Plymouth. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Train information from Plymouth to Birmingham with CrossCountry:
- Average Duration: 3 h 18 min
- Cheapest Price: £61
- CrossCountry frequency: 10 a day
FAQs: Plymouth to Birmingham train
Passengers board the train most frequently from Plymouth, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Birmingham New Street, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and Birmingham
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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