There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Lynton by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 310 bus
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Station Hillbus 310 / ...
7h 17m£87–172Drive 145.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portsmouth to Lyntoncar 145.1 mi
3h 20m£36–51Bus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 49m£50–124Train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 24m£76–166
Portsmouth to Lynton by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Lynton is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Lynton is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Lynton. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Lynton. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Barnstaple via Salisbury and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Lynton is 210 miles. The road distance is 146 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Lynton without a car is to train and line 310 bus which takes 7h 17m and costs £85 - £180.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Portsmouth to Lynton, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Lynton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Lynton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Lynton is to bus which takes 8h 49m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £170 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Lynton, England?
You can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Town Hall via Salisbury, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Rail Station to Station Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Lynton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Portsmouth to Lynton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salisbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Lynton is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Portsmouth to Lynton.
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