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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Dover is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Dover is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Dover. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Pencester Road via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Dover. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Dover Priory via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Dover?

The distance between Portsmouth and Dover is 154 miles. The road distance is 125 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 40m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Portsmouth to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Dover?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Dover is to train via London which takes 3h 40m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Dover bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Portsmouth to Dover train arrive?

Portsmouth to Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Dover is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Portsmouth to Dover.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 40m
£72–156
Drive 124.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Dovercar 124.2 mi
2h 38m
£31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
6h 49m
£32–75
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
4h 5m
£70–148
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Brightontrain
2. Take the bus from Brighton Station to Railway Stationbus 12X / ...
3. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 23m
£61–117

Portsmouth to Dover by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 152.8 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Dover Priory via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Pencester Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 6h 49m.

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