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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Shirley is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Shirley is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Shirley?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Shirley. However, there are services departing from City Shops South and arriving at Shirley Precinct via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Shirley?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Shirley. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Southampton Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Shirley?

The distance between Portsmouth and Shirley is 26 miles. The road distance is 21.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Shirley without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs £12 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Portsmouth to Shirley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Shirley bus from?

Portsmouth to Shirley bus services, operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, depart from City Shops South station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Shirley train from?

Portsmouth to Shirley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Shirley?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Shirley is to train which takes 52 min and costs £12 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 54m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Shirley bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Shirley bus services, operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Shirley train arrive?

Portsmouth to Shirley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Shirley?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Shirley is 21 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Portsmouth to Shirley.

Where can I stay near Shirley?

There are 2045+ hotels available in Shirley.

Portsmouth to Shirley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Shirley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
52 min
£12–25
Drive 21.1 mi
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1. Drive from Portsmouth to Shirleycar 21.1 mi
31 min
£6–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from City Shops South to Central Stationbus X5 / ...
1h 54m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Portsmouth to Shirleytaxi 21.1 mi
31 min
£55–70

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Distance: 26 mi
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Shirley, Southampton, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 42 min. South Western Railway also services this route hourly. Alternatively, First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport operates a bus from City Shops South to Central Station every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 41m.

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