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How to get fromIreland to Portsmouthby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 12 ways to get from Ireland to Portsmouth by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DUB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    6h 5m
    £59–217

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    11h 23m
    £145–276

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Portsmouthcar car
    11h 34m
    £84–383

  4. Ferry, train via Stafford

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Southampton Centraltrain train
    14h 51m
    £161–330

  5. Fly Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane DUB - SOU
    2. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    5h 55m
    £63–218

  6. Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus bus
    6h 18m
    £77–317

  7. Fly Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ORK - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    5h 43m
    £69–282

  8. Fly Dublin Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus bus
    6h 40m
    £62–232

  9. Fly Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SNN - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus bus
    6h 56m
    £68–356

  10. Fly Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    7h 21m
    £70–205

  11. Fly Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Winchestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Winchester to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    8h 20m
    £100–223

  12. Ferry, train via Newport

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    14h 42m
    £160–302

Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 375.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Ireland and Portsmouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Portsmouth. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Portsmouth & Southsea via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 11h 23m.

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