Winchester to Plymouth by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Winchester to Plymouth? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 213 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Winchester and Plymouth

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £165.80, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel from Winchester to Plymouth

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 05:31 and the last departure is 23:24. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:25 and the last train leaves at 23:23. On average, a total of 25 trains make this journey each day.

Average train travel time and distance from Winchester to Plymouth

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 30 minutes, spanning 213 kilometres in total.

When are tickets between Winchester and Plymouth available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Winchester and Plymouth can be purchased 5 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making your Winchester to Plymouth travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Plymouth.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Winchester and Plymouth by train?

The train journey from Winchester to Plymouth covers 213 kilometres in total.

How much does it cost to go from Winchester to Plymouth by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is £165.80. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Winchester to Plymouth?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 and a half months ahead of the travel date.

How long does the train take from Winchester to Plymouth?

The fastest journey takes 3 hours and 30 minutes.