There are 4 ways to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Portsmouth by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 42m£59–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B9
- Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to St Georges Squarebus B25
6h 53m£29–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Exeter-EXT to Portsmouth122.3 mi
2h 21mDrive 122.3 mi
- Drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Portsmouthcar 122.3 mi
2h 21m£30–43
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Exeter International Airport and arriving at St Georges Square via Bampfylde Street and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Exeter Central and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Portsmouth is 143 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £55 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Portsmouth is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Exeter Airport (EXT), England and Portsmouth, England?
You can take a bus from Exeter International Airport to Portsmouth & Southsea via Prison, Exeter Central, and Salisbury in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter International Airport to St Georges Square via Paris Street, Bampfylde Street, and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 6h 53m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to St Georges Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £4–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Exeter-EXT to Portsmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Salisbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) to Portsmouth is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Portsmouth.
There are 3087+ hotels available in Portsmouth.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Portsmouth. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.