Portsmouth to Plymouth Trains

Portsmouth to Plymouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Plymouth takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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 6m
Duration: 202 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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

5h 4m

£91–177

Portsmouth to Plymouth train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Portsmouth and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Westbury (Wilts) and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:29 PM → 10:18 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
7:29 PM → 11:43 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:28 PM → 5:37 AM
Arrives next day
9h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:05 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

6:05 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:35 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:12 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

9:14 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
2:14 PM → 6:49 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
3:14 PM → 8:13 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

6:05 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

6:05 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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