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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Sheerness is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Sheerness is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Sheerness?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Millennium Way via London Victoria, King Street and Eurolink Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Sheerness?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Sheerness-on-Sea via London Victoria and Sittingbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Sheerness?

The distance between Portsmouth and Sheerness is 128 miles. The road distance is 117.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Sheerness without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Portsmouth to Sheerness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Sheerness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Sheerness train from?

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

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Sheerness?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Sheerness is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Sheerness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Portsmouth to Sheerness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Sheerness?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Sheerness is 117 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Portsmouth to Sheerness.

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

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Where can I stay near Sheerness?

There are 1314+ hotels available in Sheerness.

Portsmouth to Sheerness - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 7 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Sittingbournetrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
4h 2m
£54–112
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 King Streetbus 814
7h 43m
£21–35
Train, bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Take the bus from Station Way to Railway Stationbus 291
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7 / ...
7h 39m
Drive 116.5 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Sheernesscar 116.5 mi
1h 57m
£30–42
Train via London
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sittingbournetrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
4h 4m
£55–104

Portsmouth to Sheerness by train and bus

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Distance: 127 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Sheerness-on-Sea via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd, Victoria Station, London Victoria, and Sittingbourne in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Millennium Way via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, King Street, Railway Station, and Eurolink Way in around 7h 43m.

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