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The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth to Plymouth
Showing times and prices for 20 Jan
Cheapest price
£97
Average price
£117
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
221 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Plymouth will cost around £117 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £97.
Fast trains
To travel from Portsmouth to Plymouth you need to make at least 2 changes.
P22726+
P61149+
C7519209:274h20
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)13:47Plymouth station (PLY)
£971One-way
2 changes
P22724+P61138+P2266408:274h36
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)13:03Plymouth station (PLY)
£971One-way
2 changes
P22728+P61159+C7508210:274h20
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)14:47Plymouth station (PLY)
£971One-way
2 changes
P22720+P61123+P2266106:055h05
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)11:10Plymouth station (PLY)
£1021One-way
2 changes
P22722+P61128+C7513307:244h24
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)11:48Plymouth station (PLY)
£1021One-way
2 changes
P22726+P61149+C7519209:274h20
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)13:47Plymouth station (PLY)
£971One-way
2 changes
P22728+P61159+C7508210:274h20
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)14:47Plymouth station (PLY)
£971One-way
2 changes
P22722+P61128+C7513307:244h24
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)11:48Plymouth station (PLY)
£1021One-way
2 changes
P22724+P61138+P2266408:274h36
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)13:03Plymouth station (PLY)
£971One-way
2 changes
P61356+C74876+P2266106:284h42
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)11:10Plymouth station (PLY)
£2061One-way
2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Portsmouth to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 10m. 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 £31, and a train costs an average of £88.
Distance: 221 km
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0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Portsmouth to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Plymouth trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 20 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 19:57
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P22720+P61123+P22661 | On time 06:05 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 5h05 | 11:10 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
| P61356+C74876+P22661 | On time 06:28 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 4h42 | 11:10 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
| P22722+P61128+C75133 | On time 07:24 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 4h24 | 11:48 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
| P22724+P61138+P22664 | On time 08:27 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 4h36 | 13:03 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
| P22726+P61149+C75192 | On time 09:27 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 4h20 | 13:47 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
| P22728+P61159+C75082 | On time 10:27 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 4h20 | 14:47 Plymouth station (PLY) | 2 changes | |
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Overview: Train from Portsmouth to Plymouth
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Trains from Portsmouth to Plymouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £88 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 221 km distance in 4h 20m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £31
Distance 221 km |
Average train duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £88 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 20m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 23:55 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £31
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Portsmouth to Plymouth trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Portsmouth and Plymouth from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 20m
Cheapest Price
£65
South Western Railway frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 4m
Cheapest Price
£73
Great Western Rail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 4m
Cheapest Price
£167
first_great_western frequency
24 a day
FAQs: Portsmouth to Plymouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Portsmouth to Plymouth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £88, while the average price tends to be around £97.
The train journey from Portsmouth to Plymouth covers a distance of 221 km and takes approximately 4h 20m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Portsmouth to Plymouth leaves at 0:12.
The train distance from Portsmouth to Plymouth is 221 km.
The last train from Portsmouth to Plymouth departs at 23:55.
Trains from Portsmouth to Plymouth run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Portsmouth to Plymouth.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Portsmouth to Plymouth.
To get from Portsmouth to Plymouth, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Portsmouth to Plymouth.
The train station in Portsmouth that goes to Plymouth is Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS), and it arrives at Plymouth station (PLY).
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Plymouth is by coach, costing approximately £31.
Booking trains from Portsmouth to Plymouth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Portsmouth to Plymouth offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the South Downs National Park and along the coastal stretches near Dawlish, providing glimpses of charming countryside and stunning sea views.
A day trip from Portsmouth to Plymouth is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 20m. However, there are 5 trains per day. The distance between the two cities is 221 km.
To fully experience Plymouth's historic sites, waterfront attractions, and vibrant cultural scene, a stay of 2 to 3 days is ideal.
Yes, you can take the train from Portsmouth to Plymouth.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Plymouth
Portsmouth
Plymouth
The major train station for departures in Portsmouth is Portsmouth & Southsea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Portsmouth & Southsea for your trip from Portsmouth to Plymouth.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Lower Concourse, next to the gateline. The National key toilets are located in the Lower Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Concourse and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Portsmouth & Southsea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and outside booking hall
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Portsmouth Harbour
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hard Interchange Stands G, H or J
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:40 Saturday 05:55 - 19:40 Sunday 09:10 - 18:40
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
Public transport options for Fratton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Goldsmith Avenue (for buses in both directions). Goldsmith Avenue is located on the opposite side of the footbridge from the main entrance/taxi rank/Railway club.
The major train station for arrivals in Plymouth is Plymouth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Plymouth for your journey to Plymouth from Portsmouth.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Plymouth
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
Dockyard
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Public transport options for Dockyard
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Keyham Road (B3396) near the turning to Keat Street
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Devonport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
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