The distance between Blackpool and Plymouth is around 517km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Blackpool to Plymouth by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY) then take the train to Plymouth.
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Plymouth.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way.
There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Plymouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).
The distance between Blackpool and Plymouth is around 517km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 390km (243 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Blackpool and Plymouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Plymouth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Plymouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Plymouth. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Blackpool to Plymouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston and Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Blackpool and Plymouth. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blackpool and Plymouth. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Plymouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.
National Express run regular bus services between Blackpool and Plymouth. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Plymouth. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY) then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Plymouth is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Plymouth. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Blackpool and Plymouth. The distance is around 517km (321 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Plymouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around £165 ($195).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 50m | £145($170) | once daily | 565km (351 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 6h 10m | £250($295) | hourly | 722km (449 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 6h 10m | £345($410) | every 3 hours | 742km (461 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 6h 50m | £260($305) | hourly | 789km (490 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 45m | £165($195) | every 2 hours | 541km (336 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 8h 35m | £190($225) | every 4 hours | 616km (383 miles) |
Bus | 9h 35m | £19($23) | once daily | 568km (353 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | £59($70) | on demand | 517km (321 miles) |
Transport for Wales
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
Loganair
Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Plymouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.