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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Portsmouth is to train via London which takes 3h 53m and costs £95 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at St Georges Square via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Chester to Portsmouth?

The distance between Chester and Portsmouth is 255 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Portsmouth without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 53m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Chester to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Portsmouth bus from?

Chester to Portsmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Portsmouth train from?

Chester to Portsmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Chester to Portsmouth is to train via London which takes 3h 53m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 7h 54m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £310 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Chester to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Chester to Portsmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry station.

Where does the Chester to Portsmouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Portsmouth is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Chester to Portsmouth.

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

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Chester to Portsmouth - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 53m
£97–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 460
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus 030
7h 54m
£41–93
Drive 214.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Portsmouthcar 214.8 mi
4h 14m
£53–76
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
4h 43m
£99–216
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 56m
£121–190
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
6h 29m
£110–202
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
5h 24m
£95–324
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
6h 44m
£99–309

Chester to Portsmouth by train and subway

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3h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 253.3 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to St Georges Square via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 54m.

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