Trains from Manchester to Plymouth

Manchester to Plymouth train information

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train between Manchester (North West England) to Plymouth (South West England). The services on board can vary depending on the rail company.

Travelling by train is a fast and easy option to go to Plymouth from Manchester. The average travel duration between Manchester to Plymouth is 5h45m to travel the 230 miles.

Fares may change depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for Manchester to Plymouth train tickets

Manchester - Plymouth prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Manchester to Plymouth by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Manchester - Plymouth: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Manchester to Plymouth tend to increase the closer you get to your departure day. Based on our data, if you purchase your ticket 1 month in advance, the price of the ticket starts at £65 whereas when booking 3 days in advance, you will need to spend at least £98 for your trip. Thus, you will save 33% on the price of your ticket by buying your ticket 1 month in advance as opposed to 3 days in advance.

The data are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Manchester to Plymouth trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Manchester and Plymouth by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Plymouth to Manchester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Manchester - Plymouth train tickets

National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you are able to get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to pay less for your Manchester Plymouth train ticket.

• When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Manchester to Plymouth? Grab your calculator, considering:

  A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

  B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

  C = average fare for a Manchester Plymouth ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

  Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Manchester to Plymouth (one way trip).

• All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey