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Plymouth to Manchester train prices and times

Looking to travel from Plymouth to Manchester? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £27.50, with average prices for this route around £45.20.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:24 Plymouth	10:44 Manchester Piccadilly	5h 20m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:24 Plymouth	10:59 Manchester Piccadilly	5h 35m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:24 Plymouth	12:13 Manchester Piccadilly	6h 49m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:20 Plymouth	11:44 Manchester Piccadilly	5h 24m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:20 Plymouth	11:59 Manchester Piccadilly	5h 39m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:55 Plymouth	13:13 Paris	6h 18m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Plymouth to Manchester train route details

First train

05:24

Last train

23:54

Departure station

Plymouth

Arrival station

Manchester

Journey time

5h 17m

Distance

230 miles

Price

£27.50*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Plymouth to Manchester

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Plymouth to Manchester can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Plymouth to Manchester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Plymouth to Manchester ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Plymouth to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Plymouth to Manchester train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak times, with cheaper prices, making them suitable for those who enjoy leisure travel.
Return train tickets
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These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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Plymouth to Manchester train prices and times

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