Trains tickets from Plymouth to Birmingham

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TodayMay 15
TomorrowMay 16
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Plymouth
    Departure location: Plymouth
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Plymouth
    Departure location: Plymouth
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Plymouth
    Departure location: Plymouth
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Plymouth
    Departure location: Plymouth
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Plymouth
    Departure location: Plymouth
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Plymouth to Birmingham.

Bus
Average Price$14 - $97Average Duration6h 40m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$50 - $602Average Duration3h 28m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$25 - $25Average Duration3h 40m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Plymouth to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 40mAverage Duration
$25Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Train Plymouth to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$253
Average train trip duration3h 28m
Number of daily trains9
Earliest train departure7:25am
Distance175 miles (281 km)
Latest train departure8:08pm

Plymouth to Birmingham Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
05/13
$91
05/14
$102
Today
$93
05/16
$115
05/17
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05/18
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05/19
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05/20
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Plymouth to Birmingham was searched and found on May 13, 2025 with a price of $91

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

You can expect to pay from $91 to $567 for a train ticket from Plymouth to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $115 which is on 2025-05-16.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Birmingham, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Plymouth and Birmingham, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Plymouth to Birmingham, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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