There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to North Devon by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
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
5h 38m£85–167Drive 154.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portsmouth to North Devoncar 154.1 mi
3h 8m£38–55Bus
- 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
7h 25m£48–120Train via Salisbury
- 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
5h 41m£74–161
Portsmouth to North Devon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to North Devon is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to North Devon is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to North Devon station. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to North Devon. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Barnstaple via Westbury (Wilts) and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Portsmouth and North Devon is 191 miles. The road distance is 155 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to North Devon without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Portsmouth to North Devon, including transfers.
Portsmouth to North Devon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to North Devon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to North Devon is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and North Devon, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Barnstaple via Westbury (Wilts) and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 25m.
- 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 (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
- £12–30
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to North Devon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Portsmouth to North Devon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to North Devon is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Portsmouth to North Devon.
Book your Portsmouth to North Devon train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Portsmouth to North Devon bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 2397+ hotels available in North Devon.
















