Compare 3 ways to go from Plymouth to Manchester.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Plymouth to ManchesterAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 9 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Plymouth to Manchester: Trip Overview
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Based on 41 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the power outlets. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at $125.00
Plymouth to Manchester Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Plymouth to Manchester was searched and found on Jun 13, 2025 with a price of $170To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Plymouth to Manchester, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $170 to $401 for a train ticket from Plymouth to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $170 which is on 2025-06-13.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Plymouth and Manchester is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Manchester.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Manchester, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Plymouth and Manchester, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Plymouth to Manchester.
Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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