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Cheap train tickets from Plymouth to Manchester
Showing times and prices for 27 Jan
Cheapest
£108
Average
£141
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
07:275h32
Plymouth12:59Manchester
£1081One-way
0 changes
07:496h26
Plymouth14:15Manchester
£1131One-way
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05:556h20
Plymouth12:15Manchester
£1131One-way
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11:275h32
Plymouth16:59Manchester
£1501One-way
0 changes
04:245h35
Plymouth09:59Manchester
£2201One-way
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Plymouth to Manchester train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 27 January
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Country | 07:27 Plymouth | 5h32 | 12:59 Manchester | 0 changesDirect | |
| Great Western Railway | 07:49 Plymouth | 6h26 | 14:15 Manchester | 0 changesDirect | |
| Transport for Wales | 05:55 Plymouth | 6h20 | 12:15 Manchester | 0 changesDirect | |
| Cross Country | 11:27 Plymouth | 5h32 | 16:59 Manchester | 0 changesDirect | |
| Cross Country | 08:37 Plymouth | 5h22 | 13:59 Manchester | 0 changesDirect |
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Plymouth to Manchester?
The best time to book your train from Plymouth to Manchester is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Plymouth to Manchester route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Plymouth to Manchester 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 Plymouth to Manchester.
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from £149Train times from Plymouth to Manchester
Showing times and prices for 27 Jan
Fastest Journey
5 h 22 m
Average
5 h 46 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
370 km
Of the 7 trains that leave Plymouth for Manchester every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
08:375h22
Plymouth13:59Manchester
£2271One-way
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07:275h32
Plymouth12:59Manchester
£1081One-way
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11:275h32
Plymouth16:59Manchester
£1501One-way
0 changes
09:275h32
Plymouth14:59Manchester
£2301One-way
0 changes
04:245h35
Plymouth09:59Manchester
£2201One-way
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Manchester
Trains from Plymouth to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £13 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.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13
Distance 369 km |
Average train duration 5h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 5 |
Train providers 3 |
Fastest train 5h 0m |
First train 04:49 |
Last train 18:27 |
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 £13
Train providers: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales trains Plymouth to Manchester
Buy your official Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales train tickets from Plymouth to Manchester from £53 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.
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.
Train information from Plymouth to Manchester with Great Western Rail:
- Average Duration: 6 h 25 min
- Cheapest Price: £112
FAQs: Plymouth to Manchester train
FAQs: Travel by train from Plymouth to Manchester 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 Plymouth to Manchester.
Cheap train tickets from Plymouth to Manchester can start from as little as £40 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Plymouth to Manchester is £146; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time to Manchester from Plymouth is on average 5 h for the 229 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Plymouth and Manchester by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Plymouth to Manchester leaves at 04: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Plymouth to Manchester leaves at 18: 27.
There are 6 trains a day from Plymouth to Manchester which require at least one change with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Plymouth to Manchester train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Plymouth and Manchester to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 18: 27.
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 Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre.
The cheapest month to travel from Plymouth to Manchester by train is January.
You have options as you can travel to Manchester from Plymouth 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.
Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and Manchester
Plymouth
Manchester
The major train station for departures in Plymouth is Plymouth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Plymouth for your trip from Plymouth to Manchester.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Buffet City
- Perillas
- Theatre Royal Restaurant
- World Peace Cafe
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Plymouth Central
- Premier Inn Plymouth Central
Public transport options for Plymouth
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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