What is the cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth?

The cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth is to bus and train which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth?

The fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bury St Edmunds and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury St Edmunds station to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Georges Square via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Bury St Edmunds and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Bury St Edmunds and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Stowmarket, Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth?

The distance between Bury St Edmunds and Portsmouth is 174 miles. The road distance is 157.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth without a car?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £75 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth bus from?

Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth train from?

Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stowmarket station.

Train or bus from Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth train arrive?

Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth?

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Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 3m
£79–182
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thetford to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
6h 49m
£32–70
Drive 156.2 mi
1. Drive from Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouthcar 156.2 mi
2h 48m
£38–55
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to East Croydontrain
3. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
4h 54m
£84–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus 030
7h 19m
£35–89

Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth by bus and train

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Distance: 172.6 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Bury St Edmunds, England and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Bury St Edmunds to Portsmouth & Southsea via Stowmarket, Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Georges Square via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 19m.

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