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

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There are 6 ways to get from Plymouth to Southampton 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 Southampton Centraltrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    3h 41m
    £80–153

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus bus B20
    6h 5m
    £34–79

  3. Drive 148.3 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Southamptoncar car 148.3 mi
    2h 57m
    £36–52

  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
    6h 56m
    £166–531

  5. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    4h 18m
    £68–151

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Airport Tavernbus bus Fal
    2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    6h 29m
    £37–67

Plymouth to Southampton by train

Calendar41Weekly Trains
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Southampton Central via Westbury (Wilts) in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate once a week. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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