Explore Birmingham International to Plymouth by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Birmingham International to Plymouth aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Birmingham International and Plymouth

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €176.52, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Birmingham International to Plymouth train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 06:05.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 21:53.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 05:47.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 21:48.

  • 32 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 16 minutes.

How long does the train from Birmingham International to Plymouth take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 45 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 285 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Birmingham International to Plymouth trains

Tickets for travel to Plymouth along this route are available for purchase 5 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Additional information on train travel from Birmingham International to Plymouth

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Plymouth city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Birmingham International and Plymouth by train?

The train journey from Birmingham International to Plymouth covers 285 kilometres in total.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Birmingham International to Plymouth?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at €176.52. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Birmingham International to Plymouth?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 and a half months before the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham International to Plymouth?

The fastest journey on this route takes 3 hours and 45 minutes.