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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Portsmouth
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£74
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
221 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Portsmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Portsmouth will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Of the 2 trains that leave Plymouth for Portsmouth every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 221 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 47 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.
8:004h47Plymouth12:47Portsmouth£541One-way0 changes- 10:154h35Plymouth14:50Portsmouth£951One-way0 changes
- 10:154h35Plymouth14:50Portsmouth£951One-way0 changes
- 8:004h47Plymouth12:47Portsmouth£541One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Plymouth to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 221 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£87 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Plymouth to Portsmouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Portsmouth trains for today, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G14921 · G15006+ L79380 | On time 8:16 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h31 | 12:47 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 changes | |
| W34559 · G15006 | On time 8:35 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h12 | 12:47 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
| W34562 · G15008+L79392 | On time 9:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h32 | 13:47 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 changes | |
 G01069+G15010 | On time 9:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 5h20 | 14:47 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
| W34566 · G15010+L79403 | On time 10:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h32 | 14:47 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 changes | |
| G01073+G14922 · G15010 | On time 10:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 4h20 | 14:47 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Portsmouth
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Trains from Plymouth to Portsmouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:41, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 221 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 221 km |
Average train duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 20m |
First train 3:41 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Plymouth to Portsmouth trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Plymouth and Portsmouth from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Plymouth to Portsmouth
The earliest train weekday travellers can catch from Plymouth to Portsmouth and Southsea departs around 5:30 a.m. While Saturday morning departures are roughly the same time, Sunday services begin at around 8:30 a.m. This service involves either one or two changes, either at Exter St. Davids, Salisbury or Bristol Temple Meads. Furthermore, journey times range from 4 hours and 45 minutes to 5 hours and 30 minutes. The last weekday service departs Plymouth just before 7:00 p.m. without much variation at the weekends. Most noteworthy is that there is also a sleeper service. Great Western Railway is the train operator and services are frequent with at least two an hour.
FAQs: Plymouth to Portsmouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and Portsmouth
Most Plymouth to Portsmouth trains use the Plymouth to Portsmouth & Southsea station pair, with some services arriving at Portsmouth Harbour. Use this guide to compare Plymouth and Portsmouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Plymouth station do trains to Portsmouth leave from?
Getting to Plymouth from Plymouth city centre
Plymouth train station facilities and services
Plymouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Plymouth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Plymouth. ATMs are available at Plymouth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Plymouth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Plymouth: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Plymouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Plymouth: 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.
Getting to Dockyard from Plymouth city centre
Dockyard is 2 km from Plymouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Dockyard train station facilities and services
Dockyard has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dockyard.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dockyard: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Dockyard: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dockyard: 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.
Getting to Devonport from Plymouth city centre
Devonport is 2 km from Plymouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Devonport train station facilities and services
Devonport has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Devonport.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Devonport: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Devonport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Devonport: 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.
Which Portsmouth station do trains from Plymouth arrive at?
Getting to Portsmouth & Southsea from Portsmouth city centre
Portsmouth & Southsea train station facilities and services
Portsmouth & Southsea has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Portsmouth & Southsea. ATMs are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth & Southsea: 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. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, 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.
Getting to Portsmouth Harbour from Portsmouth city centre
Portsmouth Harbour is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Portsmouth Harbour train station facilities and services
Portsmouth Harbour has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Portsmouth Harbour. ATMs are available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portsmouth Harbour: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Portsmouth Harbour: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth Harbour: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, 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.
Getting to Fratton from Portsmouth city centre
Fratton is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Fratton train station facilities and services
Fratton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Fratton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Fratton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Fratton. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Fratton: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Fratton: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Fratton: 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.
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