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 £9 - £23 and takes 1h 30m.

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 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Boscombe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Clarence Pier and arriving at Bournemouth Station station. Services depart six times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

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 35m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Boscombe?

The distance between Portsmouth and Boscombe is 50 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 bus which takes 1h 30m and costs £9 - £23.

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

The bus from Clarence Pier to Bournemouth Station takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Boscombe bus from?

Portsmouth to Boscombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Clarence Pier 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 bus which takes 1h 30m and costs £9 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Boscombe bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Boscombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth 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 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Boscombe by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Bournemouth Stationbus Vc1
1h 30m
£9–23
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pokesdowntrain Basingstoke - Poole / ...
1h 35m
£21–48
Drive 50.8 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Boscombecar 50.8 mi
53 min
£13–18

Portsmouth to Boscombe by bus

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Distance: 50.1 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

National Express operates a bus from Clarence Pier to Bournemouth Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost £9–23 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Pokesdown via Southampton Central in around 1h 35m.

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