There are 4 ways to get from London to Southsea 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 London Waterloo to Frattontrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
1h 27m£26–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to University of Portsmouthbus 030
2h 55m£13–22Drive 75.7 mi
- Drive from London to Southseacar 75.7 mi
1h 35m£19–28Train via London Victoria
- Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour
2h 17m£42–68
London to Southsea by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from London to Southsea is to bus which costs £13 - £22 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from London to Southsea is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £26 - £60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at University of Portsmouth. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Fratton. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between London and Southsea is 73 miles. The road distance is 76.2 miles.
The best way to get from London to Southsea without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £26 - £60.
The train from London Waterloo Station to Fratton takes 1h 27m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
London to Southsea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Southsea train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.
The best way to get from London to Southsea is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £26 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £22 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between London, England and Southsea, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Fratton every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £26–60 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to University of Portsmouth hourly. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Fratton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to University of Portsmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
London to Southsea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at University of Portsmouth station.
London to Southsea train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Fratton station.
Yes, the driving distance between London to Southsea is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from London to Southsea.
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