What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Portsmouth?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £21 - £50 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Portsmouth?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from St Paul's Square and arriving at St Georges Square via Airport Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Bedford to Portsmouth?

The distance between Bedford and Portsmouth is 138 miles. The road distance is 115 miles.

How do I travel from Bedford to Portsmouth without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Portsmouth?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Bedford to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Portsmouth bus from?

Bedford to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from St Paul's Square station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Portsmouth train from?

Bedford to Portsmouth train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Bedford to Portsmouth is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Bedford to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Bedford to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Portsmouth train arrive?

Bedford to Portsmouth train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at East Croydon station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Portsmouth is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Bedford to Portsmouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Bedford to Portsmouth?

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Bedford to Portsmouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 724 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bedford to Portsmouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to East Croydontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 40m
£67–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Airport Bus Stationbus Mk1
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus 030
5h 54m
£21–50
Bus, line 724 bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Airport Bus Stationbus Mk1
2. Take the bus from Black Boy PH to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 724 / ...
3. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
5h 36m
£27–59
Drive 114.3 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Portsmouthcar 114.3 mi
2h 12m
£28–41

Bedford to Portsmouth by train

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Distance: 137.6 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Portsmouth & Southsea via East Croydon in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Paul's Square to St Georges Square via Airport Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 54m.

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