What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport station. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Gatwick Airport?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Gatwick Airport. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Portsmouth and Gatwick Airport is 59 miles. The road distance is 60.1 miles.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £30 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport?

The train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Gatwick Airport takes 1h 42m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport train from?

Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Southern, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

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

Where does the Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport?

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Where can I stay near Gatwick Airport?

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There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Gatwick Airporttrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Victoria / ...
1h 42m
£30–60
Drive 59.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Gatwick Airportcar 59.7 mi
1h 13m
£15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2h 35m
£20–40
Train via Horsham
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain Portsmouth Harbour - Horsham / ...
2. Take the train from Horsham to Gatwick Airporttrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
1h 42m
£30–60
Train via Woking
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Guildfordtrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
2h 1m
£29–62

Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport by train

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Distance: 58.7 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

Southern operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Gatwick Airport once daily. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to South Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 35m.

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