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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Boscombe is to bus which costs £6 - £9 and takes 3h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Boscombe is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Boscombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Boscombe. However, there are services departing from City Shops South and arriving at Bournemouth via Southampton Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Boscombe?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Boscombe. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Pokesdown via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Boscombe?

The distance between Portsmouth and Boscombe is 52 miles. The road distance is 51.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Boscombe without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £18 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Portsmouth to Boscombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Boscombe bus from?

Portsmouth to Boscombe bus services, operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, depart from City Shops South station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Boscombe train from?

Portsmouth to Boscombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Boscombe?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Boscombe is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £9 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Boscombe bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Boscombe bus services, operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Boscombe train arrive?

Portsmouth to Boscombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Boscombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Boscombe is 51 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Portsmouth to Boscombe.

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

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Where can I stay near Boscombe?

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There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Boscombe by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pokesdowntrain London Waterloo - Bournemouth / ...
1h 39m
£18–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from City Shops South to Central Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Bournemouthbus Uk061
3h 26m
£6–9
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from City Shops South to Central Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pokesdowntrain London Waterloo - Bournemouth / ...
2h 39m
£12–24
Drive 50.8 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Boscombecar 50.8 mi
53 min
£13–19

Portsmouth to Boscombe by train

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Distance: 51.4 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Boscombe, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Pokesdown via Southampton Central in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City Shops South to Bournemouth via Southampton Central Station in around 3h 26m.

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