What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Liverpool Lime Street?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via London Heathrow Airport and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

Is there a direct ferry between Portsmouth and Liverpool Lime Street?

No, there is no direct ferry from Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth International Port and arriving at Liverpool via Port of Cherbourg, Dublin Terminal 1 and Isle of Man Douglas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Liverpool Lime Street?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street?

The distance between Portsmouth and Liverpool Lime Street is 269 miles. The road distance is 243.6 miles.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £100 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £270 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street bus arrive?

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

Where does the Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street.

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street?

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Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street - 9 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street by train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 29m
£102–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
8h 37m
£36–71
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
3. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
4. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
36h 49m
£193–1,313
Drive 242.2 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Streetcar 242.2 mi
4h 20m
£59–85
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 3m
£111–211
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
7h 52m
£128–229
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4h 25m
£95–206
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 14m
£91–320
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 14m
£92–270

Portsmouth to Liverpool Lime Street by train

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Distance: 267.7 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Liverpool Lime Street, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Liverpool Lime Street via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Liverpool Lime Street via London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 8h 37m.

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