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Trains to Plymouth from Southampton Central
It takes an average of 5h 20m to travel from Southampton Central to Plymouth by train, over a distance of around 125 miles (201 km). There are normally 46 trains per day travelling from Southampton Central to Plymouth and tickets for this journey start from £42.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:42 | |
| Departure station | Southampton Central | |
| Arrival station | Plymouth | |
| Journey time | From 3h 16m | |
| Distance | 125 miles (201 km) | |
| Frequency | 46 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £42.50 | |
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Trains to Plymouth from Southampton Central
Want to travel from Southampton Central to Plymouth by train? Start your journey with us.
It takes an average of 5 hours 20 minutes to travel from Southampton Central to Plymouth by train. You'll find on average 46 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Plymouth by train; you'll need to make 1 change.
Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and CrossCountry trains operate on this route.
The journey from Southampton Central to Plymouth starts at £42.50. Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Southampton Central to Plymouth?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
Train tickets from Southampton Central to Plymouth start at £42.50§ one way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. UK train companies usually release Advance tickets up to 12 weeks ahead of time, and these can be cheaper than tickets bought on the day of travel.
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.
3. Use a Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.
4. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
5. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
6. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Southampton Central to Plymouth is right for you.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.