How to travel from Plymouth to Portsmouth

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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Portsmouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a train costs an average of €53.

Distance: 137 miles (221 km)

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€105

Average price

€57

Average price

Cheapest

4h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 14m

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30m

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8h 26m

Average total duration

7h 56m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Rail

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National Express

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from Plymouth to Portsmouth

How to get from Plymouth to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Plymouth to Portsmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
05:20AM11h15
Plymouth
04:35PMPortsmouth
$671One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
05:20AM11h15
Plymouth
04:35PMPortsmouth
$671One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
01:50AM9h15
Plymouth
11:05AMPortsmouth
$731One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
10:15PM12h50
Plymouth
11:05AMPortsmouth
$791One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Plymouth to Portsmouth

Travel to Portsmouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Plymouth to Portsmouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Plymouth and Portsmouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Plymouth to Portsmouth is a bus with an average price of $40 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Portsmouth:

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Portsmouth costing on average $67 (€53).

The fastest way to travel from Plymouth to Portsmouth is by train with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 40m.

The distance from Plymouth to Portsmouth is approximately 137 miles (221 km).
The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Portsmouth is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Portsmouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Plymouth to Portsmouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Portsmouth, University.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Plymouth to Portsmouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Portsmouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Plymouth to Portsmouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Manchester, Birmingham, London Waterloo (WAT). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Portsmouth and these popular destinations at a great price.
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