What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Arras?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Arras is to train and bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 12h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Arras?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Arras is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 19m and costs €180 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Arras?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Arras. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Arras via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Arras?

The distance between Portsmouth and Arras is 446 km.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Arras without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Arras without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €130 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Arras?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Portsmouth to Arras, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Arras train from?

Portsmouth to Arras train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

What is the time difference between Portsmouth and Arras?

Arras is 1h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 11:25 PM in Portsmouth and 12:25 AM in Arras.

Where does the Portsmouth to Arras train arrive?

Portsmouth to Arras train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth to Arras?

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Where can I stay near Arras?

There are 902+ hotels available in Arras.

Portsmouth to Arras - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Arras by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
5h 10m
€136–238
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Barnham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
12h 29m
€77–135
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus 781
7h 41m
€113–187
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Arrascar
4h 19m
€187–210
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Arrascar
5h 21m
€84–169

Portsmouth to Arras by train, subway, foot, and tram

102Weekly Services

5h 10mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 446.5 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Arras, France?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Arras via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 10m.

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