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How to get fromNorthern Ireland to Portsmouthby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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There are 13 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Portsmouth by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

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    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BHD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    4h 24m
    £63–217

  2. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport, train

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    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BHD - SOU
    2. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    4h 22m
    £50–220

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    13h 59m
    £154–257

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Southampton Centraltrain train
    17h 19m
    £146–283

  5. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University of Portsmouthbus bus 030
    19h 36m
    £71–150

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BFS - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    4h 59m
    £75–187

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BHD - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    4h 48m
    £114–404

  8. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BHD - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus bus
    5h 20m
    £63–320

  9. Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BFS - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    5h 30m
    £85–203

  10. Fly City Of Derry Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LDY - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus bus
    5h 45m
    £99–281

  11. Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    6h 26m
    £81–215

  12. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    16h 46m
    £151–367

  13. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Portsmouthcar car
    10h 12m
    £141–399

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

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration13h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Portsmouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Portsmouth. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Portsmouth & Southsea via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 13h 59m.

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