There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Catford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2h 7m£30–61Bus, line 185 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the bus from Victoria Station to The Catford Broadwaybus 185 / ...
4h 13m£16–74Drive 75.2 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Catfordcar 75.2 mi
1h 40m£19–28Train, line 75 bus
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- Take the train from Horsham to East Croydontrain
- Take the bus from Park Lane / Fairfield Halls to The Catford Broadwaybus 75
3h 16m£36–59
Portsmouth to Catford by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Catford is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Catford is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £18 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Catford. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at The Catford Broadway via Victoria Coach Station and Victoria Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Catford. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Catford Bridge via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Catford is 81 miles. The road distance is 75.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Catford without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £29 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Portsmouth to Catford, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Catford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Catford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Catford is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £29 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 185 bus, which costs £16 - £75 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Catford, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to The Catford Broadway via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, Victoria Coach Station, and Victoria Station in around 4h 13m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–55
- Website
- South Western Railway
- 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
Train from Horsham to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Horsham to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18
- Website
- Thameslink
- 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
- £14–22
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Victoria Station to The Catford Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Park Lane / Fairfield Halls to The Catford Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
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Booking & Getting There
Portsmouth to Catford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Portsmouth to Catford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Catford is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Portsmouth to Catford.
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