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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £9 - £23 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Portsmouth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bournemouth Station station and arriving at Clarence Pier. Services depart three times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Portsmouth?

The distance between Bournemouth and Portsmouth is 53 miles. The road distance is 52.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £21 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Bournemouth to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Portsmouth bus from?

Bournemouth to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Portsmouth train from?

Bournemouth to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Portsmouth is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £21 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £23 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Clarence Pier station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Portsmouth train arrive?

Bournemouth to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Portsmouth is 52 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Bournemouth to Portsmouth.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Bournemouth to Portsmouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
1h 35m
£22–50
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Clarence Pierbus Vc1
1h 40m
£9–23
Drive 52 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Portsmouthcar 52 mi
54 min
£13–19

Bournemouth to Portsmouth by train

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Distance: 53.2 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Portsmouth & Southsea via Southampton Central in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bournemouth Station to Clarence Pier 3 times a week. Tickets cost £9–23 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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