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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £9 - £23 and takes 1h 30m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Bournemouth?

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 Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Bournemouth via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Bournemouth?

The distance between Portsmouth and Bournemouth is 53 miles. The road distance is 51.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £21 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Portsmouth to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Bournemouth bus from?

Portsmouth to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Clarence Pier station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Bournemouth is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £21 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £23 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Bournemouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Bournemouth is 52 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Portsmouth to Bournemouth.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
1h 26m
£21–50
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Bournemouth Stationbus Vc1
1h 30m
£9–23
Drive 51.6 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Bournemouthcar 51.6 mi
53 min
£13–19

Portsmouth to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 53.2 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bournemouth via Southampton Central in around 1h 26m. Alternatively, 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.

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