What is the cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Handforth?

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Handforth is to bus which costs £22 - £80 and takes 8h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Plymouth to Handforth?

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Handforth is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Handforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Pointing Dog via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Handforth?

No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Handforth via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Plymouth to Handforth?

The distance between Plymouth and Handforth is 298 miles. The road distance is 267.4 miles.

How do I travel from Plymouth to Handforth without a car?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Handforth without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £120 - £390.

How long does it take to get from Plymouth to Handforth?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Plymouth to Handforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Handforth bus from?

Plymouth to Handforth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Handforth train from?

Plymouth to Handforth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.

Train or bus from Plymouth to Handforth?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Handforth is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £120 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £80 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Plymouth to Handforth bus arrive?

Plymouth to Handforth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Plymouth to Handforth train arrive?

Plymouth to Handforth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stockport station.

Can I drive from Plymouth to Handforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Handforth is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Plymouth to Handforth.

How do I get a train ticket from Plymouth to Handforth?

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Where can I stay near Handforth?

There are 3526+ hotels available in Handforth.

Plymouth to Handforth - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Plymouth to Handforth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to StockportPlymouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 19m
£127–381
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station120 / ...
8h 4m
£22–78
Drive 265.9 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth to Handforth265.9 mi
4h 34m
£67–96
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
5h 4m
£89–336
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New StreetPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to StockportBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 40m
£79–282
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff CentralPlymouth - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to WilmslowCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 20m
£131–232
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
5h 57m
£72–251
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)NQY - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Stockport
10h 28m
£93–347

Plymouth to Handforth by train

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5h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 296.3 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Handforth, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Stockport twice a week. Tickets cost £120–380 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Pointing Dog via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 8h 4m.

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