The distance between Plymouth and Winchester is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Plymouth to Winchester by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Reading and then to Winchester.
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There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Winchester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £83 ($100) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).
The distance between Plymouth and Winchester is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (133 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Plymouth and Winchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Winchester is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Winchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £83 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Winchester. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Plymouth to Winchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Plymouth and Winchester. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Plymouth and Winchester. We recommend that you drive to Winchester. instead which will take 2h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Winchester. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Winchester. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Winchester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Winchester. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Plymouth and Winchester. The distance is around 259km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Winchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £105($125) | every 3 hours | 358km (223 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 3h 40m | £83($100) | hourly | 284km (177 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | £45($53) | on demand | 259km (161 miles) |
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