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TodayApr 27
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: Southampton Central
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: Southampton Central
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Southampton to Plymouth.

Train
Average Price$119 - $119Average Duration4h 49m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$15 - $15Average Duration2h 50m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Southampton to Plymouth

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Plymouth. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2h 50mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Train Southampton to Plymouth: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$119
Average train trip duration4h 49m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure3:15pm
Distance125 miles (201 km)
Latest train departure5:15pm

Southampton to Plymouth Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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04/26
$114
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04/28
$114
04/29
$114
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$114
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Southampton to Plymouth was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $114

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Southampton to Plymouth, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $114 to $365 for a train ticket from Southampton to Plymouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $114 which is on 2025-04-28.

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Train Travel Tips

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Plymouth you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Southampton and Plymouth compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Southampton to Plymouth while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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Train from Plymouth to Southampton

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