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How to get fromPortsmouth to Devonportby train, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Portsmouth to Devonport by train, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the train from Taunton to Plymouthtrain train
    5h 34m
    £82–158

  2. Drive  170 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Devonportcar car 170 mi
    3h 12m
    £42–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    8h 24m
    £43–81

  4. Ferry, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Roscoffferry ferry Gb Pme-Fr Ros
    2. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    18h 28m
    £99–394

  5. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    5h 50m
    £74–150

  6. Train, line 19 bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bath Spatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bristol Parkway Stnbus bus 19
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 48m
    £97–164

Portsmouth to Devonport by train, foot, and bus

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cumberland Gardens via Westbury (Wilts), Taunton, Plymouth, and Royal Parade in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Chapel Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 8h 24m.

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