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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, while a flight costs an average of $766.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$121 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $766 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Plymouth to Southampton
Compare the available ways to get from Plymouth to Southampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Southampton:
A bus is $32 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Southampton costing on average $121 (€102).
A bus is $678 (€570) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Southampton costing on average $766 (€645).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 35m.
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
Tickets start at around $121 (€102) compared to roughly $54 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$67 (-€56). The journey takes 3h 30m versus 3h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Plymouth to Southampton
How to get from Plymouth to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX504 · NX032
12:10 PM 7h10 Plymouth, Coach Station 7:20 PM Southampton, University $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX504 · NX032
12:10 PM 7h10 Plymouth, Coach Station 7:20 PM Southampton, University $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- W34559 · G15006
8:35 AM 3h27 Plymouth station (PLY) 12:02 PM Southampton Central (SOU) $117 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- W34562+
L79392+G150089:15 AM 3h47 Plymouth station (PLY) 1:02 PM Southampton Central (SOU) $117 1 One-way 2 transfers 
G01069+G150109:27 AM 4h37 Plymouth station (PLY) 2:04 PM Southampton Central (SOU) $117 1 One-way 1 transfer- G01069 · G01009+G15045
9:27 AM 4h16 Plymouth station (PLY) 1:43 PM Southampton Central (SOU) $231 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX504 · NX032
3:30 PM 7h15 Plymouth, Coach Station 10:45 PM Southampton, Coach Station $59 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX504 · NX032
6:20 AM 7h20 Plymouth, Coach Station 1:40 PM Southampton, University $59 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX504 · NX032
12:10 PM 7h30 Plymouth, Coach Station 7:40 PM Southampton, Coach Station $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Southampton:
A bus is $32 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Southampton costing on average $121 (€102).
A bus is $678 (€570) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Southampton costing on average $766 (€645).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 35m.
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Southampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Southampton by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
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