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Trains from Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth (PLY)

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19

train journeys
per day

136

miles (219 kms)

4hrs 5 mins

fastest journey

04:34 / 00:28

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth (PLY)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Portsmouth Harbour and Plymouth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth is approximately 136 miles (219 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 32 mins.

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

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 5 mins.

Journeys from Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:34
    5 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    09:39
    Portsmouth Harbour
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:01
    4 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    10:47
    Portsmouth Harbour
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:15
    4 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    11:09
    Portsmouth Harbour
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:21
    4 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    12:14
    Portsmouth Harbour
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:23
    4 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    13:03
    Portsmouth Harbour
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:23
    4 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    14:13
    Portsmouth Harbour
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:23
    4 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    15:09
    Portsmouth Harbour
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:23
    4 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    16:12
    Portsmouth Harbour
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:23
    4 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    17:12
    Portsmouth Harbour
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:23
    4 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    18:17
    Portsmouth Harbour
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:23
    4 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    19:20
    Portsmouth Harbour
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:23
    4 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    20:13
    Portsmouth Harbour
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:23
    4 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    21:12
    Portsmouth Harbour
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:23
    4 hrs 47 mins 1 change
    22:10
    Portsmouth Harbour
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:23
    4 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    23:36
    Portsmouth Harbour
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:24
    4 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    00:29
    Portsmouth Harbour
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    21:19
    8 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    05:38
    Portsmouth Harbour
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    21:23
    10 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    08:04
    Portsmouth Harbour
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:24
    10 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    09:39
    Portsmouth Harbour
    Plymouth
    Portsmouth Harbour to Plymouth

About Portsmouth Harbour Station

Station name Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)
Address Portsmouth Harbour station, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3PA
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:50 - 19:00
Saturday 06:30 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
Address Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Portsmouth Harbour and Plymouth

The travel time between Portsmouth Harbour and Plymouth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 32 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 5 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Portsmouth Harbour and Plymouth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:34, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:28.

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Amenities on trains between Portsmouth Harbour 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 Harbour & Plymouth. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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