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

The cheapest way to get from England to Portsmouth is to rideshare and ferry which costs £12 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between England and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at University of Portsmouth via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct train between England and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from England to Portsmouth?

The distance between England and Portsmouth is 74 miles. The road distance is 75.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from England to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £27 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from England to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Portsmouth bus from?

England to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the England to Portsmouth train from?

England to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from England to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from England to Portsmouth is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £27 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £29 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the England to Portsmouth bus arrive?

England to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at University of Portsmouth station.

Where does the England to Portsmouth train arrive?

England to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Can I drive from England to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between England to Portsmouth is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from England to Portsmouth.

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

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Where can I stay near Portsmouth?

There are 2895+ hotels available in Portsmouth.

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There are 5 ways to get from England to Portsmouth by train, bus, car, rideshare, or ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
1h 50m
£27–60
Rideshare, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Gosportrideshare
2. Take the ferry from Gosport Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry Gosport Ferry
2h 24m
£12
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to University of Portsmouthbus 030
3h 36m
£13–29
Drive 75.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Portsmouthcar 75.3 mi
1h 31m
£19–27
Train via London Victoria
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 41m
£37–72

England to Portsmouth by bus and train

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 73.8 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between England and Portsmouth, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £27–60 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to University of Portsmouth hourly. Tickets cost £11–20 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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