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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. 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 $86, while a flight costs an average of $500.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$117 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $500 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Southampton to Plymouth
Compare the available ways to get from Southampton to Plymouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Plymouth:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Plymouth costing on average $117.
A bus is $414 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Plymouth costing on average $500.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 25m.
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
Tickets start at around $117 compared to roughly $54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$63. The journey takes 3h 40m versus 3h 23m 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.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:30 PM 8h25 Southampton 12:55 AM Plymouth $73 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:30 PM 8h25 Southampton 12:55 AM Plymouth $73 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:30 PM 7h35 Southampton 3:05 AM Plymouth $99 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:30 PM 8h25 Southampton 11:55 PM Plymouth $93 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Plymouth:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Plymouth costing on average $117.
A bus is $414 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Plymouth costing on average $500.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 25m.
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Plymouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Southampton Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- 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 Loganair to go to Plymouth by flight.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
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