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Trains from Portsmouth Stations to Plymouth (PLY)

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20

train journeys
per day

137

miles (221 kms)

4hrs 20 mins

fastest journey

06:05 / 00:39

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Portsmouth Stations to Plymouth (PLY)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Portsmouth Stations and Plymouth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Portsmouth Stations to Plymouth is approximately 137 miles (221 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 20 mins.

South Western Railway, GWR, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Portsmouth Stations and Plymouth.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 20 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Portsmouth Stations  to Plymouth

Journeys from Portsmouth Stations to Plymouth Today

  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:05
    4 hrs 42 mins2 changes
    10:47
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:15
    4 hrs 55 mins2 changes
    11:10
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:25
    4 hrs 22 mins2 changes
    11:47
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:29
    4 hrs 45 mins2 changes
    12:14
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:27
    4 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    12:48
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:27
    4 hrs 20 mins2 changes
    13:47
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:27
    4 hrs 20 mins2 changes
    14:47
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:27
    4 hrs 20 mins2 changes
    15:47
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:27
    4 hrs 20 mins2 changes
    16:47
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:27
    4 hrs 20 mins2 changes
    17:47
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    14:27
    4 hrs 53 mins2 changes
    19:20
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    15:27
    4 hrs 46 mins1 change
    20:13
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    16:29
    4 hrs 20 mins2 changes
    20:49
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    17:29
    4 hrs 22 mins2 changes
    21:51
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    18:29
    4 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    22:50
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    19:29
    4 hrs 7 mins1 change
    23:36
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    20:28
    4 hrs 25 mins1 change
    00:53
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    21:36
    8 hrs 2 mins2 changes
    05:38
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    22:46
    10 hrs 53 mins2 changes
    09:39
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    23:24
    11 hrs 46 mins2 changes
    11:10
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Plymouth

About Portsmouth Stations Station

Station name Portsmouth Stations (134)
AddressExeter St Davids station, Bonhay Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4NT
Managed byGW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:45 - 20:40
Saturday 06:15 - 20:00
Sunday 07:30 - 20:40
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
AddressPlymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed byGW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Portsmouth Stations and Plymouth

The travel time between Portsmouth Stations and Plymouth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 20 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 20 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Portsmouth Stations and Plymouth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:05, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:39.

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Amenities on trains between Portsmouth Stations and Plymouth can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Portsmouth Stations & Plymouth. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

South Western Railway, GWR, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Portsmouth Stations and Plymouth.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Portsmouth Stations and Plymouth, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.