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

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There are 11 ways to get from Ireland to Portsmouth by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    5h 48m
    £89–307

  2. Fly Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 3m
    £57–222

  3. 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
    £140–278

  4. Car ferry, drive

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

  5. Fly Dublin Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    6h 10m
    £69–242

  6. Fly Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SNN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    6h 26m
    £74–346

  7. 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 54m
    £58–219

  8. 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 41m
    £69–267

  9. 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 19m
    £71–210

  10. 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 21m
    £99–218

  11. 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 37m
    £160–302

Ireland to Portsmouth by tram, foot, ferry, train, and subway

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration11h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Ireland and Portsmouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Portsmouth. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminal 2, take the bus to Woking Railway Station Southside, walk to Woking, 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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