What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Portsmouth?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Portsmouth is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Portsmouth?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between East Midlands and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Brooksby College and arriving at University of Portsmouth via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between East Midlands and Portsmouth?

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

How far is it from East Midlands to Portsmouth?

The distance between East Midlands and Portsmouth is 195 miles. The road distance is 164.7 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Portsmouth without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £95 - £170.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Portsmouth?

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

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Portsmouth bus from?

East Midlands to Portsmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Portsmouth train from?

East Midlands to Portsmouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Portsmouth is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the East Midlands to Portsmouth bus arrive?

East Midlands to Portsmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the East Midlands to Portsmouth train arrive?

East Midlands to Portsmouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Portsmouth is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from East Midlands to Portsmouth.

Where can I stay near Portsmouth?

There are 2890+ hotels available in Portsmouth.

East Midlands to Portsmouth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from East Midlands to Portsmouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 53m
£99–166
Drive 163.7 mi
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1. Drive from East Midlands to Portsmouthcar 163.7 mi
3h 16m
£41–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Coventry to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Victoria Parkbus X5 / ...
6h 53m
£97–139
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to East Croydontrain
3. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
5h 15m
£116–178
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus 030
7h 53m
£48–69

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Distance: 193.6 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Portsmouth & Southsea via Melton Mowbray, Leicester, London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to University of Portsmouth via Brooksby College, Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 53m.

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