There are 4 ways to get from Launceston to Portsmouth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train Plymouth - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
6h 44m£71–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 66
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus 030
9h 54m£37–63Drive 166.7 mi
- Drive from Launceston to Portsmouthcar 166.7 mi
3h 14m£42–60Bus, train
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Clifton Placebus 66
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
7h 23m£56–117
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Launceston to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Launceston to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Launceston to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Prouts Court Flats and arriving at University of Portsmouth via Railway Station, Bampfylde Street and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Launceston to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Okehampton and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Exeter St Davids and Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Launceston and Portsmouth is 196 miles. The road distance is 167.7 miles.
The best way to get from Launceston to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Launceston to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Launceston to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Dartline Coaches, depart from Railway Station.
Launceston to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Launceston to Portsmouth is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Launceston, England and Portsmouth, England?
You can take a bus from Prouts Court Flats to Portsmouth & Southsea via Railway Station, Okehampton, Exeter St Davids, and Westbury (Wilts) in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prouts Court Flats to University of Portsmouth via Railway Station, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Bus from Railway Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Bus from Railway Station to Clifton Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Launceston to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Dartline Coaches, arrive at Bus Station.
Launceston to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Launceston to Portsmouth is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Launceston to Portsmouth.
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