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Southampton to Plymouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Plymouth takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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.

4h 26m
Duration
178 mi
Distance
£101
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Westbury

best
  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
  2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
4h 20m
£80–151

Southampton to Plymouth train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Southampton and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Westbury (Wilts) and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 177.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Plymouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 20m.

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