How to travel from Plymouth to Isle of Man, United Kingdom
The distance between Plymouth and Isle of Man is around 546km (339 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Plymouth to Isle of Man by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isle of Man → Plymouth if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Isle Of Man (IOM).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£225($270)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£180($215)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bristol Bond St then Cardiff Kingsway GQ and then to Liverpool One then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plymouth and Isle of Man
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Isle of Man by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £78 ($90) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($270).
The distance between Plymouth and Isle of Man is around 546km (339 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 421km (262 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Plymouth and Isle of Man by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Isle of Man is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £225 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Isle of Man is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £78 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Plymouth and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Plymouth and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Plymouth to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Isle of Man is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £280 ($335).
Compare travel optionsbetween Plymouth and Isle of Man
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly + 4 similar | 3h 20m | £225($270) | every 2 hours | 546km (339 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 50m | £280($335) | hourly | 582km (362 miles) |
| Train to Newquay, Fly | 4h 20m | £230($270) | twice daily | 571km (355 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 4h 50m | £285($340) | every 2 hours | 629km (391 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 5h 30m | £235($280) | hourly | 856km (532 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 10m | £180($215) | twice daily | 621km (386 miles) |
| Train to Cardiff Central, ferry | 10h 10m | £215($255) | twice daily | 662km (411 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 15m | £110($130) | twice a week | 718km (446 miles) |
| Bus to Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth, ferry | 11h 25m | £78($90) | once daily | 648km (403 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 40m | £115($135) | twice daily | 604km (375 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Plymouth and Isle of Man
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Blue Islands Limited
Eastern Airways
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Train operators
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
Bus companies
Airports near Isle of Man
The following major airports near Isle of Man offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Isle of Man
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Isle of Man