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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £27 - £65 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Portsmouth is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £140 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at St Georges Square via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Lille Europe, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Calais to Portsmouth?

The distance between Calais and Portsmouth is 306 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Calais to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Portsmouth bus from?

Calais to Portsmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Portsmouth train from?

Calais to Portsmouth train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Calais to Portsmouth is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Calais to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Calais to Portsmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Portsmouth?

Portsmouth is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 1:33 PM in Calais and 12:33 PM in Portsmouth.

Where does the Calais to Portsmouth train arrive?

Calais to Portsmouth train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Calais to Portsmouth?

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Where can I stay near Portsmouth?

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Calais to Portsmouth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Portsmouth by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
4h 36m
£120–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Georges Squarebus 030
7h 27m
£28–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
6h 40m
£53–106
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Portsmouthcar
3h 19m
£146–164
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Portsmouthcar
4h 12m
£38–91

Calais to Portsmouth by train, foot, and subway

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4h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 303.9 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Portsmouth & Southsea via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to St Georges Square via London Victoria in around 7h 27m.

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