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How to get fromDover to Portsmouthby train or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Dover to Portsmouth by train or plane

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad Sttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EWR - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    12h 42m
    £233–766

  2. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad Sttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EWR - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    14h 53m
    £183–676

  3. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dover to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane JFK - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    13h 3m
    £243–778

  4. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dover to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane JFK - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    12h 59m
    £273–788

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad Sttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EWR - SOU
    14h 51m
    £492–788

  6. Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad Sttrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane PHL - LHR
    4. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    14h 30m
    £429–1,511

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad Sttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EWR - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    16h 22m
    £330–759

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,563.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 42m

What companies run services between Dover, NJ, USA and Portsmouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Dover to Portsmouth. However, you can take the train to Newark Broad St, walk to Broad St At Lackawanna Ave, take the bus to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminal 2, take the bus to Woking Railway Station Southside, walk to Woking, then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. Alternatively, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminal 2, take the bus to Woking Railway Station Southside, walk to Woking, then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea.

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