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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Rugby is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Rugby is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Rugby?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Rugby. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Clifton Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Rugby?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Rugby via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Rugby?

The distance between Portsmouth and Rugby is 158 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Rugby without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 45m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Portsmouth to Rugby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Rugby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Rugby train from?

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

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Rugby?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Rugby is to train via London which takes 2h 45m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Rugby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Portsmouth to Rugby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Rugby?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Rugby is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Portsmouth to Rugby.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Rugbytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 45m
£53–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Clifton Roadbus 460
5h 25m
£28–45
Drive 129.6 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Rugbycar 129.6 mi
2h 28m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basingstoketrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Coventrytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 55m
£60–110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from City Shops South to Central Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Leamington Spatrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 45m
£56–86

Portsmouth to Rugby by bus

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Distance: 157.5 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Rugby, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Rugby via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Clifton Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 25m.

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