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How to get fromNew Forest to Portsmouthby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from New Forest to Portsmouth by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lloyds Bank to Fleming Waybus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    3h 34m

  2. Drive 61.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Forest to Portsmouthcar car 61.8 mi
    1h 22m
    £15–22

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tesco Superstore to Blue Boar Rowbus bus 8 / ...
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    3h 42m
    £25–48

  4. Line 80 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Business Park to Tesco Superstorebus bus 80
    2. Take the bus from Tesco Superstore to Andover Stationbus bus 8
    3. Take the train from Andover to Basingstoketrain train
    4. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    3h 40m

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from North Street to Blue Boar Rowbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Endless Street to Central Stationbus bus X7 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    5h 14m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 115.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between New Forest, Wiltshire, England and Portsmouth, England?

There is no direct connection from New Forest to Portsmouth. However, you can take the bus to Fleming Way, walk to Swindon, take the train to Reading, take the train to Basingstoke, then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Business Park to Portsmouth & Southsea via Tesco Superstore, Blue Boar Row, New Canal, St Paul's Church, and Salisbury in around 3h 42m.

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