There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Eltham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Elthamtrain London Charing Cross - Dartford / ...
2h 25m£34–77Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Armoury Waybus 030
- Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Eltham High Street / Roper Streetbus N21
3h 52m£15–132Drive 78.6 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Elthamcar 78.6 mi
1h 47m£20–28Train, line 162 bus
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- Take the train from Horsham to East Croydontrain
- Take the bus from Beckenham Junction Station to Eltham Church / Well Hall Roadbus 162
3h 29m
Portsmouth to Eltham by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Eltham is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Eltham is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Eltham. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Eltham High Street / Roper Street via Wandsworth / Southside and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Eltham via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Eltham is 82 miles. The road distance is 79.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Portsmouth to Eltham, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Eltham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Eltham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Eltham is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £140 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Eltham, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eltham via London Waterloo and London Waterloo East in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Eltham High Street / Roper Street via Armoury Way, Wandsworth / Southside, Charing Cross, and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross in around 3h 52m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Waterloo East to Eltham
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Horsham to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Horsham to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Armoury Way
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Eltham High Street / Roper Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–65
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–65
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Beckenham Junction Station to Eltham Church / Well Hall Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Eltham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Armoury Way station.
Portsmouth to Eltham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Eltham is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Portsmouth to Eltham.
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