There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Challaborough by train, bus, or car
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Train via Taunton
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Tauntontrain
- Take the train from Taunton to Totnestrain
5h 9m£160–245Drive 164.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portsmouth to Challaboroughcar 164.2 mi
3h 11m£42–60Bus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to BP Garagebus 504
8h£67–104Train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain
6h 55m£98–179
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Challaborough is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Challaborough is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Challaborough. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at BP Garage via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Challaborough. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Totnes via Westbury (Wilts) and Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Challaborough is 199 miles. The road distance is 165.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Challaborough without a car is to train via Taunton which takes 5h 9m and costs £160 - £250.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Portsmouth to Challaborough, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Challaborough bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Challaborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Challaborough is to train via Taunton which takes 5h 9m and costs £160 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Challaborough, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Challaborough via Westbury (Wilts), Taunton, and Totnes in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Challaborough via Heathrow Central Bus Station and BP Garage in around 8h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Totnes
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Totnes
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Totnes
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Totnes
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to BP Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Portsmouth to Challaborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Portsmouth to Challaborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Challaborough is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Portsmouth to Challaborough.
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