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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Portsmouth and Southsea | Plymouth | No tags | ||||
| Train | Portsmouth and Southsea | Plymouth | No tags | ||||
| Train | Portsmouth and Southsea | Plymouth | No tags | ||||
| Train | Portsmouth and Southsea | Plymouth | No tags | ||||
| Train | Portsmouth and Southsea | Plymouth | No tags |
Get from Portsmouth to Plymouth
The journey takes about 4 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Great Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at $128
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Portsmouth to Plymouth by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Portsmouth to Plymouth?
The cheapest train tickets from Portsmouth to Plymouth start from $128. The average price for this train route is around $130. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Portsmouth to Plymouth?
The average train ride duration from Portsmouth to Plymouth is 4h 36m, covering a distance of 137 miles (221 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 4m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators service the Portsmouth to Plymouth route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Portsmouth to Plymouth?
The earliest train departs from Portsmouth to Plymouth at 8:27am. And the latest train departs at 8:28pm.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Portsmouth to Plymouth was searched and found on Dec 17, 2025 with a price of $124To 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 $124 to $391 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 $124 which is on 2025-12-17.
