How to travel from Plymouth to Liverpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Plymouth and Liverpool is around 472km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Plymouth to Liverpool 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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Train to Exeter St Davids, Fly

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    £170($205)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Liverpool Lime Street.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St then Cardiff Kingsway GQ and then to Liverpool One.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £50($59)
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Drive

Drive to Liverpool One.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance472km (293 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plymouth and Liverpool

There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Liverpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £50 ($59) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($205).

The distance between Plymouth and Liverpool is around 472km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 347km (215 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Plymouth and Liverpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Liverpool is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £170 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Liverpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £50 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Liverpool. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Plymouth to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

CrossCountry, London Midland, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Plymouth and Liverpool. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Plymouth and Liverpool. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Plymouth to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St and Cardiff Kingsway GQ. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Megabus UK, Stagecoach South West and FlixBus run regular bus services between Plymouth and Liverpool. Buses run twice a week and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Liverpool. We recommend that you take the train to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Plymouth and Liverpool. The distance is around 472km (293 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Liverpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).

How do I get from Plymouth to Liverpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Plymouth and Liverpool

Transport options from Plymouth to Liverpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Exeter St Davids, Fly + 2 similar
3h 50m
£170($205)
hourly762km (473 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
£135($160)
twice daily540km (335 miles)
Train to London Paddington, plane6hrs
£245($290)
hourly695km (432 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
£120($140)
every 2 hours489km (304 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central7h 20m
£155($185)
every 4 hours531km (330 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
£50($59)
twice a week586km (364 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
£54($64)
on demand472km (293 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Plymouth and Liverpool

Airlines

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Airports near Liverpool

The following major airports near Liverpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Liverpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Liverpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Liverpool