How much does a train ticket cost from Plymouth to Birmingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Plymouth to Birmingham start from £39. The average price for this train route is around £189. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Plymouth to Birmingham?

The average train journey time from Plymouth to Birmingham is 3h 28m, covering a distance of 174 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 18m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Plymouth to Birmingham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Plymouth to Birmingham?

The earliest train from Plymouth to Birmingham departs at 07:25. And the latest train departs at 20:08.

Train Plymouth to Birmingham from £37

Next train departures

Next departures from Plymouth to Birmingham on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:08	Plymouth	3h 46m	23:54	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	15:27	Plymouth	3h 27m	18:54	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	10:27	Plymouth	3h 28m	13:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	10:27	Plymouth	3h 28m	13:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	11:27	Plymouth	3h 28m	14:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to Birmingham on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:27	Plymouth	3h 28m	14:55	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	15:27	Plymouth	3h 27m	18:54	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:27	Plymouth	3h 28m	10:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:27	Plymouth	3h 28m	10:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:27	Plymouth	3h 28m	11:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to Birmingham on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:27	Plymouth	3h 28m	14:55	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	15:27	Plymouth	3h 27m	18:54	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:27	Plymouth	3h 28m	10:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:27	Plymouth	3h 28m	10:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:27	Plymouth	3h 28m	11:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to Birmingham on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:08	Plymouth	3h 46m	23:54	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	15:27	Plymouth	3h 27m	18:54	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:27	Plymouth	3h 28m	10:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:27	Plymouth	3h 28m	10:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:27	Plymouth	3h 28m	11:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to Birmingham on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:27	Plymouth	3h 22m	14:49	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	12:00	Plymouth	3h 18m	15:18	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	09:27	Plymouth	3h 22m	12:49	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:27	Plymouth	3h 22m	12:49	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	10:27	Plymouth	3h 22m	13:49	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 18:49 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 20mAverage duration

175 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £149	Average duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£39 - £447	Average duration3h 28m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£25 - £32	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £39

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Plymouth to Birmingham by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Plymouth to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Plymouth to Birmingham start from £39. The average price for this train route is around £189. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Plymouth to Birmingham?
The average train journey time from Plymouth to Birmingham is 3h 28m, covering a distance of 174 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 18m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Plymouth to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Plymouth to Birmingham?
The earliest train from Plymouth to Birmingham departs at 07:25. And the latest train departs at 20:08.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

13/12

£175

14/12

£48

Today

£38

16/12

£39

17/12

£39

18/12

No data

19/12

£38

20/12

£39

The cheapest trip from Plymouth to Birmingham was searched and found on 19 Dec 2025 with a price of £38

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 £38 to £427 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 £38, which is on 2025-12-19.