There are 4 ways to get from Peterborough to Portsmouth by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 51m£53–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B22
- Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to St Georges Squarebus B25
6h 10m£34–82Drive 152.2 mi
- Drive from Peterborough to Portsmouthcar 152.2 mi
2h 46m£37–54Train
- Take the train from Peterborough to East Croydontrain Peterborough - Horsham
- Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h£82–166
Peterborough to Portsmouth by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peterborough to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Peterborough to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Peterborough to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Queensgate Bus Stn and arriving at St Georges Square via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Peterborough and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Peterborough and Portsmouth is 153 miles. The road distance is 153.1 miles.
The best way to get from Peterborough to Portsmouth without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 51m and costs £50 - £170.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Peterborough to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Peterborough to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Queensgate Bus Stn station.
Peterborough to Portsmouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
The best way to get from Peterborough to Portsmouth is to train via London which takes 2h 51m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Peterborough, England and Portsmouth, England?
You can take a train from Peterborough to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to St Georges Square via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Peterborough to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- grandcentralrail.com
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to St Georges Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £4–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Peterborough to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.
Peterborough to Portsmouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peterborough to Portsmouth is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Peterborough to Portsmouth.
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