There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Saint Mawes by train, ferry, bus, or car
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Trurotrain
- Take the ferry from Falmouth Custom House Quay to St Mawes Ferry Landingferry
8h 8m£124–238Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B25
- Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bus Stationbus B20
10h£48–115Drive 218.5 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Saint Mawescar 218.5 mi
4h 13m£54–77Train
- 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 Trurotrain
8h 58m£108–222Train, bus
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus Uk049
10h 15m£71–127
Portsmouth to Saint Mawes by train, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Saint Mawes is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Saint Mawes is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Saint Mawes. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Car Park via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Saint Mawes. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Truro via Salisbury and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Saint Mawes is 272 miles. The road distance is 219.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Saint Mawes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 8m and costs £120 - £240.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Portsmouth to Saint Mawes, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Saint Mawes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Saint Mawes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Saint Mawes is to bus which takes 10h and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £230 and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Saint Mawes, England?
You can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Car Park via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bus Station in around 10h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Car Park via Salisbury, Exeter St Davids, Truro, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 58m.
- 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 Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–160
- 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 Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- 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 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01872 862312
- [email protected]
- Website
- falriver.co.uk
Ferry from Falmouth Custom House Quay to St Mawes Ferry Landing
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.falriver.co.uk/getting-about/ferries/st-mawes-ferry/timetable
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Saint Mawes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.
Portsmouth to Saint Mawes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salisbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Saint Mawes is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Portsmouth to Saint Mawes.
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