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How to get fromPortsmouth to Plymouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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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 Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    5h 4m
    £91–177

  2. Drive 168.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Plymouthcar car 168.8 mi
    3h 10m
    £41–59

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bath Spatrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    7h 1m
    £49–88

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane SOU - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 49m
    £115–440

  5. Train via Salisbury

    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 7m
    £80–171

  6. 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 40m
    £53–131

Portsmouth to Plymouth by train

Calendar66Weekly Trains
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 40m.

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