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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkeston to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkeston to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkeston and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkeston to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at St Georges Square via Derby Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkeston and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkeston to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Long Eaton and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Ilkeston to Portsmouth?

The distance between Ilkeston and Portsmouth is 209 miles. The road distance is 176.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkeston to Portsmouth without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 39m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Ilkeston to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkeston to Portsmouth bus from?

Ilkeston to Portsmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ilkeston to Portsmouth train from?

Ilkeston to Portsmouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Long Eaton station.

Train or bus from Ilkeston to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Ilkeston to Portsmouth is to train via London which takes 4h 39m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Ilkeston to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Ilkeston to Portsmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Ilkeston to Portsmouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ilkeston to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkeston to Portsmouth is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Ilkeston to Portsmouth.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 39m
£95–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk004 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Georges Squarebus 030
8h 43m
£36–75
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
8h 7m
£68–147
Drive 175.5 mi
1. Drive from Ilkeston to Portsmouthcar 175.5 mi
3h 7m
£43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 41m
£116–179

Ilkeston to Portsmouth by bus, train, foot, and subway

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4h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 207.9 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Ilkeston, England and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a bus from Market Place to Portsmouth & Southsea via The Bell, Long Eaton, London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to St Georges Square via Bus Station, Derby Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 8h 43m.

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