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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Dartmouth is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Dartmouth is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Dartmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Dartmouth. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at College Way via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coronation Road opp Town Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Dartmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Dartmouth. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Totnes via Westbury (Wilts) and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Dartmouth?

The distance between Portsmouth and Dartmouth is 194 miles. The road distance is 160.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Dartmouth without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Portsmouth to Dartmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Dartmouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Dartmouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Dartmouth?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Dartmouth is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Dartmouth bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Dartmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Dartmouth train arrive?

Portsmouth to Dartmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Dartmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Dartmouth is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Portsmouth to Dartmouth.

Where can I stay near Dartmouth?

There are 3004+ hotels available in Dartmouth.

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1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)train
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain
5h 42m
£83–154
Drive 159.8 mi
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1. Drive from Portsmouth to Dartmouthcar 159.8 mi
3h 9m
£39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 501
9h 6m
£50–125
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain
5h 46m
£72–154
Train #2
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 13m
£76–153

Portsmouth to Dartmouth by train and bus

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5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 193.1 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to College Way via Westbury (Wilts), Exeter St Davids, Totnes, and Station Road in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to College Way via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 9h 6m.

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