The cheapest and fastest trains from Fareham to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£98
Average price
£98
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 20 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fareham to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fareham to Plymouth will cost around £98 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £98.
Of the 1 trains that leave Fareham for Plymouth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 216 km distance in an average of 4 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Fareham to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fareham to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, and a train costs an average of £68.
Distance: 216 km
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£97 Average Price | £62 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Fareham to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Fareham to Plymouth trains for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:47 Fareham | 4h01 | 10:48 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:47 Fareham | 3h51 | 21:38 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fareham to Plymouth
Trains from Fareham to Plymouth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £68 but you can travel from only £53 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:50, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 216 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 216 km |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £68 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 01:50 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Fareham to Plymouth trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Fareham and Plymouth from £53. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Fareham to Plymouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fareham to Plymouth by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Fareham and Plymouth
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 18:30
- Type of shops available: Kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The accessible toilets are available on all platforms. The National key toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The accessible toilets are available on all platforms. The National key toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off Western Way
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Keyham Road (B3396) near the turning to Keat Street
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to shelter on platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on Saltash Road, next to HMS Drake Barracks.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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