There are 6 ways to get from Portsmouth to Devonport by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- 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 30m£93–180Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B25
- Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Plymouth Coach Stationbus B20
6h 29m£37–90Drive 170 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Devonportcar 170 mi
3h 10m£42–60Fly, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane SOU - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
7h 15m£122–462Train via Salisbury
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
5h 33m£82–175Train, bus
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bath Spatrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
7h 21m£51–91
Portsmouth to Devonport by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Devonport is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Devonport is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Devonport. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Cumberland Gardens via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Devonport. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Plymouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Devonport is 206 miles. The road distance is 171 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Devonport without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £90 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Portsmouth to Devonport, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Devonport bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Devonport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Devonport is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Devonport, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cumberland Gardens via Westbury (Wilts), Exeter St Davids, Plymouth, and Royal Parade in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Cumberland Gardens via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 6h 29m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £200–650
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Exeter via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £140–490
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £85–390
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £4–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Airport Tavern to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Devonport bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.
Portsmouth to Devonport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Devonport is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Portsmouth to Devonport.
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