The average train between Plymouth and Southampton Port takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Southampton Port. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Southampton Port. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Southampton Port at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Westbury (Wilts) and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Southampton Port. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Southampton Port station via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Plymouth to Southampton Port train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Southampton Port train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Plymouth to Southampton Port train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Plymouth and Southampton Port is 199.1 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Regents Park Road via Westbury (Wilts), Southampton Central, and Central Station in around 3h 50m.