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How to get fromPlymouth to Portsmouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Plymouth to Portsmouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Westbury (Wilts)train train Plymouth - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    4h 29m
    £89–174

  2. Drive 169.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plymouth to Portsmouthcar car 169.1 mi
    3h 10m
    £41–59

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Airport Tavernbus bus Fal
    2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    7h 14m
    £48–92

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EXT - SOU
    8h 11m
    £174–538

  5. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    5h 24m
    £80–173

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus bus 030
    7h 39m
    £51–128

Plymouth to Portsmouth by train

Calendar41Weekly Trains
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Portsmouth & Southsea via Westbury (Wilts) in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to St Georges Square via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 39m.

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