There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Chesil Beach by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Upweytrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 8m£51–103Drive 84.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portsmouth to Chesil Beachcar 84.3 mi
1h 39m£21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Bournemouth Stationbus Vc1
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Marks and Spencerbus 035
4h£34–61Train via Weymouth station
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 18m£44–93
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Chesil Beach is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Chesil Beach is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Chesil Beach. However, there are services departing from Clarence Pier and arriving at Marks and Spencer via Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Chesil Beach. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Upwey via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Chesil Beach is 92 miles. The road distance is 84.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Chesil Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Portsmouth to Chesil Beach, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Chesil Beach bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Clarence Pier station.
Portsmouth to Chesil Beach train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Chesil Beach is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Chesil Beach, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Chesil Beach via Southampton Central and Upwey in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clarence Pier to Chesil Beach via Bournemouth Station and Marks and Spencer in around 4h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–23
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–23
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–60
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Clarence Pier to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Marks and Spencer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Chesil Beach bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
Portsmouth to Chesil Beach train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Chesil Beach is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Portsmouth to Chesil Beach.
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