There are 4 ways to get from Devon to Portsmouth by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train Exeter St Davids - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 42m£65–149Drive 137.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Devon to Portsmouthcar 137.3 mi
2h 54m£34–49Fly
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EXT - SOU
7h 33m£166–534Train via Salisbury
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 53m£60–133
Devon to Portsmouth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Devon to Portsmouth is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Devon to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Devon to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Yeoford and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Exeter St Davids and Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Devon and Portsmouth is 162 miles. The road distance is 138.1 miles.
The best way to get from Devon to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £65 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Devon to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Devon to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Devon to Portsmouth is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £160 - £550 and takes 7h 33m.
Devon to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Devon to Portsmouth is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Devon to Portsmouth.
What companies run services between Devon, England and Portsmouth, England?
You can take a train from Yeoford to Portsmouth & Southsea via Exeter St Davids and Westbury (Wilts) in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, Aurigny and Loganair fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU) 3 times a day.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Southampton Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £210–700
Flights from Exeter to Southampton Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £340–1,100
Flights from Exeter to Southampton Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £240–800
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Exeter to Southampton Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £150–500
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- South Western Railway
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