There are 4 ways to get from Harpenden to Portsmouth by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Harpenden to East Croydontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 6m£55–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus 030
4h 26m£17–28Drive 91.7 mi
- Drive from Harpenden to Portsmouthcar 91.7 mi
1h 46m£23–34Line 321 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Old Cock Inn to Watford Junction stationbus 321
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus Ra2
- Take the train from Guildford to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
5h 25m£21–46
Harpenden to Portsmouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £17 - £28 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Harpenden to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at University of Portsmouth via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Harpenden and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Harpenden and Portsmouth is 113 miles. The road distance is 92.2 miles.
The best way to get from Harpenden to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £55 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Harpenden to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Harpenden to Portsmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.
Harpenden to Portsmouth train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
The best way to get from Harpenden to Portsmouth is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £55 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £28 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Harpenden, England and Portsmouth, England?
You can take a train from Harpenden to Portsmouth & Southsea via East Croydon in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harpenden to University of Portsmouth via Luton Airport Parkway, Luton DART Parkway, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Harpenden to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from East Croydon to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Guildford to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Old Cock Inn to Watford Junction station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
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Booking & Getting There
Harpenden to Portsmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Harpenden to Portsmouth train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at East Croydon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harpenden to Portsmouth is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Harpenden to Portsmouth.
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