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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Portsmouth is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £95 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at University of Portsmouth via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct ferry between Birkenhead and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct ferry from Birkenhead to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Liverpool and arriving at Portsmouth International Port via Isle of Man Douglas, Dublin Terminal 1 and Port of Cherbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Portsmouth?

The distance between Birkenhead and Portsmouth is 269 miles. The road distance is 230.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Birkenhead to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Portsmouth bus from?

Birkenhead to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Portsmouth train from?

Birkenhead to Portsmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birkenhead to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Portsmouth is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 7h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £240 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Portsmouth train arrive?

Birkenhead to Portsmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Portsmouth is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Birkenhead to Portsmouth.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Birkenhead to Portsmouth by train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 17m
£95–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to University of Portsmouthbus 030
7h 24m
£45–75
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
3. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
4. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
34h 10m
£487–1,816
Drive 229.6 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Portsmouthcar 229.6 mi
4h 31m
£57–83
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wolverhamptontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 24m
£101–187
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour
8h 12m
£104–192
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
6h 33m
£90–192
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
6h 20m
£101–235
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus
5h 54m
£69–237
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
7h 24m
£140–308

Birkenhead to Portsmouth by train and subway

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Distance: 267.7 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to University of Portsmouth via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 24m.

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