What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Plympton?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Plympton is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Plympton?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Plympton is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Plympton?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Plympton. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at St Marys Court via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Plympton?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Plympton. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Plymouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Southampton to Plympton?

The distance between Southampton and Plympton is 184 miles. The road distance is 143.9 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to Plympton without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Plympton without a car is to train via Westbury which takes 4h 55m and costs £80 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Plympton?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Southampton to Plympton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Plympton bus from?

Southampton to Plympton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Plympton train from?

Southampton to Plympton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Plympton?

The best way to get from Southampton to Plympton is to train via Westbury which takes 4h 55m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Southampton to Plympton bus arrive?

Southampton to Plympton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Plympton train arrive?

Southampton to Plympton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Plympton?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Plympton is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Southampton to Plympton.

Where can I stay near Plympton?

There are 1567+ hotels available in Plympton.

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Train via Westbury
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
4h 55m
£82–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Plymouth Coach Stationbus B20
6h 29m
£35–85
Drive 143 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Plymptoncar 143 mi
2h 49m
£35–51
Train
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 59m
£70–156
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
6h 46m
£40–71

Southampton to Plympton by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 183.2 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to St Marys Court via Westbury (Wilts), Exeter St Davids, Plymouth, and Royal Parade in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Plymouth Coach Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 4h.

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