Trains from Plymouth to Southampton

Plymouth to Southampton train information

Which train company can I use?

The route connecting Plymouth, which is in England and Southampton, located in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.

How far is it by train?

The train is a quick and simple solution to travel to Southampton from Plymouth. The average train time from Plymouth to Southampton is 4h22m to cover the 126 miles.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Fares can change quickly. We recommend you to launch a search to check the latest available offers.

Best prices for Plymouth to Southampton train tickets

Plymouth - Southampton prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Plymouth to Southampton by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Plymouth to Southampton tend to increase if you don't book early. Based on our data, if you purchase your ticket 1 day in advance, the price of the ticket starts at £22 whereas when booking on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £33 for your trip. Thus, you will save 35% on the price of your ticket by buying your ticket 1 day in advance as opposed to on the day you're travelling.

The data are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Plymouth to Southampton trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Plymouth and Southampton by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Southampton to Plymouth and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Plymouth - Southampton train tickets

National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age and your situation, you can get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you save money for your Plymouth Southampton train ticket.

Why should I buy a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Plymouth to Southampton? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Plymouth Southampton ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Plymouth to Southampton (one way journey).

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

The price to get a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to buy the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most rail fares for one year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey