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Compare train and bus for Portsmouth to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 10m. 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 €34, and a train costs an average of €97.
Distance: 137 miles (221 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€107 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Portsmouth to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX030 · NX504Cheapest
NX030 · NX501Fastest
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C75192Other options
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FAQs: Travel from Portsmouth to Plymouth
Travel to Plymouth 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 Portsmouth to Plymouth.
There are 2 ways to get from Portsmouth to Plymouth: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Plymouth is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $33 (€30) compared to other travel options to Plymouth:
Taking a bus costs $63 (€57) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $96 (€87).
The fastest way to get to Plymouth from Portsmouth is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 8 h 30 min.
The distance from Portsmouth to Plymouth is approximately 136 miles (220 km).
The average frequency per day from Portsmouth to Plymouth is:
- 14 buses per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Plymouth from Portsmouth as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Portsmouth to Plymouth:
The following travel companies offer services from Portsmouth to Plymouth:
- National Express can take you to Plymouth by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Portsmouth to Plymouth for $33 (€30).
- South Western Railway, Great Western Rail or first_great_western can take you to Plymouth by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for South Western Railway from Portsmouth to Plymouth for $96 (€87).
Yes, there are direct routes from Portsmouth to Plymouth with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct buses with.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Plymouth tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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