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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Brest is to car ferry and drive which costs €90 - €160 and takes 10h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Brest is to train and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs €110 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Brest. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Brest via London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Brest. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Brest via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Brest?

The distance between Portsmouth and Brest is 1182 km.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Brest without a car is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs €270 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Portsmouth to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Brest bus from?

Portsmouth to Brest bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Brest train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Portsmouth to Brest?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Brest is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs €270 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €210 and takes 21h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €190 - €420 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Brest bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Brest bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Portsmouth and Brest?

Brest is 1h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 6:58 AM in Portsmouth and 7:58 AM in Brest.

Where does the Portsmouth to Brest train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brest?

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Portsmouth to Brest - 8 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Portsmouth to Brest by train (Eurostar, TGV), car ferry, car, bus, car train, train, or plane

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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 Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
9h 29m
€271–531
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Brestcar
10h 29m
€92–156
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brestbus
21h 20m
€109–202
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brestcar
10h 4m
€270–344
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain Tgv
12h
€115–218
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane LGW - BES
5h 53m
€114–342
Fly Southampton Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane SOU - BES
7h 11m
€195–419
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain
8h 5m
€139–437

Portsmouth to Brest by train, subway, and foot

139Weekly Services

9h 29mAverage Duration

€271Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,182.5 km
Duration: 9h 29m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Brest via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Brest via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 21h 20m.

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