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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Sandgate is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Sandgate is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Sandgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Sandgate. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Bouverie Road West via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Sandgate?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Sandgate. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Folkestone West via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Sandgate?

The distance between Portsmouth and Sandgate is 146 miles. The road distance is 116.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Sandgate without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 26m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Portsmouth to Sandgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Sandgate bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Sandgate train from?

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

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Sandgate?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Sandgate is to train via London which takes 3h 26m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h.

Where does the Portsmouth to Sandgate bus arrive?

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

Where does the Portsmouth to Sandgate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Sandgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Sandgate is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Portsmouth to Sandgate.

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

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Portsmouth to Sandgate - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 102 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Sandgate by train, bus, or car

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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 St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Westtrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 26m
£66–150
Drive 115.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Sandgatecar 115.4 mi
2h 32m
£29–41
Train, bus, line 102 bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Brightontrain
2. Take the bus from Brighton Station to Railway Stationbus 12X / ...
3. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ryetrain
4. Take the bus from Police Station to War Memorialbus 102 / ...
6h 29m
£48–85
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
3h 57m
£69–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
7h
£32–77

Portsmouth to Sandgate by train, subway, and foot

122Weekly Services

3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 144.9 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Folkestone West via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Bouverie Road West via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 7h.

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