How much does a train ticket cost from Portsmouth to Plymouth?

The cheapest train tickets from Portsmouth to Plymouth start from £98. The average price for this train route is around £100. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Portsmouth to Plymouth?

The average train journey time from Portsmouth to Plymouth is 4h 36m, covering a distance of 137 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 4m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the Portsmouth to Plymouth route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Portsmouth to Plymouth?

The earliest train from Portsmouth to Plymouth departs at 08:27. And the latest train departs at 20:28.

Train Portsmouth to Plymouth from £95

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Portsmouth to Plymouth on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:28	Portsmouth and Southsea	4h 1m	00:29	Plymouth	No tags
Train	08:27	Portsmouth and Southsea	4h 36m	13:03	Plymouth	No tags
Train	15:27	Portsmouth and Southsea	4h 46m	20:13	Plymouth	No tags
Train	19:29	Portsmouth and Southsea	4h 8m	23:37	Plymouth	No tags
Train	20:28	Portsmouth and Southsea	4h 4m	00:32	Plymouth	No tags

Get from Portsmouth to Plymouth

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 4 hours 36 minutes, and with fares starting at just £98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

4h 36mAverage duration

137 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Great Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at £98

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Portsmouth to Plymouth by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Portsmouth to Plymouth?
The cheapest train tickets from Portsmouth to Plymouth start from £98. The average price for this train route is around £100. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Portsmouth to Plymouth?
The average train journey time from Portsmouth to Plymouth is 4h 36m, covering a distance of 137 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 4m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Portsmouth to Plymouth route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Portsmouth to Plymouth?
The earliest train from Portsmouth to Plymouth departs at 08:27. And the latest train departs at 20:28.

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£95

The cheapest trip from Portsmouth to Plymouth was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £95

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Portsmouth to Plymouth as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £95 to £300 for a train ticket from Portsmouth to Plymouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £95, which is on 2025-12-17.