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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 $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. 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 $38, and a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 137 miles (221 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$114 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Plymouth:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Plymouth costing on average $114 (€93).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
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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.
- 3:05 PM9h50Portsmouth12:55 AMPlymouth$641One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:05 PM9h50Portsmouth12:55 AMPlymouth$641One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:35 PM9h20Portsmouth11:55 PMPlymouth$771One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:30 AM9h25Portsmouth4:55 PMPlymouth$901One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Plymouth:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Plymouth costing on average $114 (€93).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Plymouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, University and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Plymouth by train.
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