There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Ashbourne by train, bus, car, or plane
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 Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain
- Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 51m£87–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk004 / ...
8h 28m£34–69Drive 184.5 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Ashbournecar 184.5 mi
3h 31m£47–67Fly
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane SOU - EMA
10h 4m£100–249Train via London
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- Take the train from Horsham to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 5m£109–157
Portsmouth to Ashbourne by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Ashbourne is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Ashbourne is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Ashbourne station. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Ashbourne. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Derby via Winchester and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Ashbourne is 217 miles. The road distance is 185.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Ashbourne without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Portsmouth to Ashbourne, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Ashbourne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Ashbourne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Ashbourne is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 28m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £250 and takes 10h 4m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Ashbourne, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bus Station via Winchester, Birmingham New Street, Derby, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Derby Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 28m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to East Midlands Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £90–200
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to East Midlands Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £180–600
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchester
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Winchester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Horsham to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Derby Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Derby Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Portsmouth to Ashbourne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Portsmouth to Ashbourne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Winchester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Ashbourne is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Portsmouth to Ashbourne.
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