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How to get fromSouthampton to Plymouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Plymouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Westbury

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
    4h 20m
    £80–151

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus bus B10
    2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus B20
    6h
    £33–82

  3. Drive 148 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Plymouthcar car 148 mi
    2h 57m
    £36–52

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 23m
    £68–152

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    6h 17m
    £37–67

Southampton to Plymouth by train

Calendar66Weekly Trains
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Plymouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Station via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 6h.

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