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Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

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16

train journeys
per day

221

miles (356 kms)

5hrs 25 mins

fastest journey

05:24 / 22:01

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

7

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Plymouth and Manchester Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Plymouth to Manchester Airport is approximately 221 miles (356 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 27 mins.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Plymouth and Manchester Airport.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Plymouth to Manchester Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 25 mins.

Journeys from Plymouth to Manchester Airport Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:24
    6 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    11:25
    Plymouth
    Manchester Airport
    Plymouth to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:20
    6 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    12:25
    Plymouth
    Manchester Airport
    Plymouth to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:27
    5 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    13:25
    Plymouth
    Manchester Airport
    Plymouth to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:27
    5 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    13:52
    Plymouth
    Manchester Airport
    Plymouth to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:37
    5 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    15:25
    Plymouth
    Manchester Airport
    Plymouth to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:27
    5 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    15:52
    Plymouth
    Manchester Airport
    Plymouth to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:27
    5 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    17:25
    Plymouth
    Manchester Airport
    Plymouth to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:27
    5 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    17:52
    Plymouth
    Manchester Airport
    Plymouth to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:27
    5 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    19:25
    Plymouth
    Manchester Airport
    Plymouth to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:27
    5 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    19:52
    Plymouth
    Manchester Airport
    Plymouth to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:49
    6 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    21:46
    Plymouth
    Manchester Airport
    Plymouth to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:27
    6 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    22:01
    Plymouth
    Manchester Airport
    Plymouth to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:27
    6 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    23:02
    Plymouth
    Manchester Airport
    Plymouth to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:27
    6 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    00:01
    Plymouth
    Manchester Airport
    Plymouth to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:27
    7 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    01:34
    Plymouth
    Manchester Airport
    Plymouth to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:48
    12 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    06:52
    Plymouth
    Manchester Airport
    Plymouth to Manchester Airport

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
Address Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Manchester Airport Station

Station name Manchester Airport (MIA)
Address Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR
Managed by TP

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Plymouth and Manchester Airport

The travel time between Plymouth and Manchester Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 27 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 25 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Plymouth and Manchester Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:24, and the last train of the day leaves at 22:01.

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Amenities on trains between Plymouth and Manchester Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Plymouth & Manchester Airport. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Plymouth and Manchester Airport.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Plymouth and Manchester Airport, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.