What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Rainham?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Rainham is to bus which costs £24 - £60 and takes 6h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Rainham?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Rainham is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Rainham?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Rainham. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at The Cricketers via London Victoria and Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Rainham?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Rainham. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Rainham (Kent) via Clapham Junction and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Rainham?

The distance between Portsmouth and Rainham is 111 miles. The road distance is 106.3 miles.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Rainham without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Rainham without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 8m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Rainham?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Portsmouth to Rainham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Rainham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Rainham train from?

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

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Rainham?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Rainham is to train via London which takes 3h 8m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Rainham bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Rainham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Portsmouth to Rainham train arrive?

Portsmouth to Rainham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Rainham?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Rainham is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Portsmouth to Rainham.

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth to Rainham?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Clapham Junctiontrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rainham (Kent)train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 8m
£49–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hempstead Valley Shopping Centrebus 007
6h 2m
£24–58
Drive 105.6 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Rainhamcar 105.6 mi
1h 53m
£26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Rainham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
3h 21m
£48–106
Train via Barnham
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Barnhamtrain
2. Take the train from Barnham to East Croydontrain
3. Take the train from Bromley South to Rainham (Kent)train
3h 56m
£52–108

Portsmouth to Rainham by train

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Distance: 109.9 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Rainham, Medway, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Rainham (Kent) via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to The Cricketers via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre in around 6h 2m.

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