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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. 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 $67, and a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$112 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Southampton to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Plymouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Plymouth:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Plymouth costing on average $67 (€54).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Plymouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
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