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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Didcot is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Didcot is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Didcot?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Didcot. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Didcot?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Didcot. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Didcot Parkway via Basingstoke and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Didcot?

The distance between Portsmouth and Didcot is 80 miles. The road distance is 68.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Didcot without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Portsmouth to Didcot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Didcot bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Didcot train from?

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

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Didcot?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Didcot is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Didcot bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Didcot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Didcot train arrive?

Portsmouth to Didcot train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Didcot?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Didcot is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Portsmouth to Didcot.

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

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Portsmouth to Didcot - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 32 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Didcot by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Didcot Parkwaytrain
2h 24m
£32–73
Drive 68.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Didcotcar 68.1 mi
1h 19m
£17–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 50m
£44–73
Train, line 32 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newbury Wharfbus 32
3. Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to Parkway Stationbus X34 / ...
3h 48m
£24–51

Portsmouth to Didcot by train

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Distance: 79.4 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Didcot Parkway via Basingstoke and Reading in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Didcot Parkway via Heathrow Terminal 5, Reading RailAir, and Reading in around 2h 50m.

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