Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth Trains

Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth Harbour and Plymouth takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 11m
Duration: 203 mi
Distance: £115
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Westbury (Wilts)train
Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain

5h 8m

£92–172

Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Portsmouth Harbour and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth Harbour is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Westbury (Wilts) and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

8:24 PM → 5:37 AM
Arrives next day
9h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

6:01 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

6:01 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 29, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:35 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:12 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
10:23 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 30, 2026

9:09 AM → 2:10 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
11:09 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
2:09 PM → 6:49 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
3:09 PM → 8:13 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 31, 2026

6:01 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, September 1, 2026

6:01 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.