How far is Plymouth from Birmingham?

The distance between Plymouth and Birmingham is around 282 km (175 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Plymouth to Birmingham?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Plymouth Coach Station, in Plymouth, and end it at Coach Station, in Birmingham.

Bus Plymouth to Birmingham from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Plymouth to Birmingham on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:15am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	9h	8:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
12:25pm	Plymouth Coach Station	5h 20m	5:45pm	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
1:20am	Plymouth Coach Station	6h 35m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags
8:10am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	6h 30m	2:40pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
1:20am	Plymouth Coach Station	6h 35m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Plymouth to Birmingham on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:20am	Plymouth Coach Station	7h 10m	2:30pm	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Cheapest
12:25pm	Plymouth Coach Station	5h 20m	5:45pm	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
1:20am	Plymouth Coach Station	6h 35m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags
8:10am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	7h 35m	3:45pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
1:20am	Plymouth Coach Station	6h 35m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Plymouth to Birmingham on November 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:10am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	7h 35m	3:45pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
12:25pm	Plymouth Coach Station	5h 20m	5:45pm	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
1:20am	Plymouth Coach Station	6h 35m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags
11:59pm	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	9h 6m	9:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
1:20am	Plymouth Coach Station	6h 35m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:45 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Plymouth to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

282 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $142	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$95 - $837	Average Duration3h 28m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$38 - $47	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,705 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

The majority of customers had positive experiences during their trips, praising the attentive and professional drivers. Some mentioned a lack of toilet facilities but appreciated how the driver handled it. However, there were complaints about uncomfortable seats and rattling noises on one journey that affected sleep quality.

National Express Plymouth Birmingham recent customer reviews

Awful journey nobody could sleep due the rattles the coach was making .. maybe check the suspension

Allison L.

November 8, 2023

The trip from Plymouth to Birmingham was good despite not having toilet facilities available but the driver dealt with this problem.

Eva F.

May 2, 2023

My ticket from Plymouth to Birmingham was coming up as Bristol only and caused me hassle.

Brenda A.

August 2, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,250 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,267 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Plymouth and Birmingham?

Stops in Plymouth

A - Plymouth Coach Station

B - Plymouth, Bretonside Bus Station

C - Port: Plymouth

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Bearwood

C - Birmingham Airport

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Plymouth to Birmingham by bus

How far is Plymouth from Birmingham?
The distance between Plymouth and Birmingham is around 282 km (175 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Plymouth to Birmingham?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Plymouth Coach Station, in Plymouth, and end it at Coach Station, in Birmingham.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-07

$65

11-08

$23

Today

$25

11-10

$43

11-11

$48

11-12

$45

11-13

$22

11-14

$26

The cheapest trip from Plymouth to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Plymouth to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $175 for a bus ticket from Plymouth to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-13.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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