Plymouth to Portsmouth Trains

Plymouth to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Portsmouth takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 22m
Duration: 202 mi
Distance: £109
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 29m

£89–174

Plymouth to Portsmouth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Plymouth and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

4:51 PM → 8:47 PM
3h 56m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:32 AM → 9:47 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
3:49 PM → 7:47 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

5:32 AM → 9:47 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
3:49 PM → 7:47 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

5:56 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 6m • 1 change
4:50 PM → 9:46 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
6:15 PM → 10:45 PM
4h 30m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

8:27 AM → 12:46 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
1:06 PM → 5:46 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

5:32 AM → 9:47 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
3:49 PM → 7:47 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

5:32 AM → 9:47 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
3:49 PM → 7:47 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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