What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to South Downs?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to South Downs is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to South Downs?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to South Downs is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £45 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and South Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to South Downs. However, there are services departing from City Shops South and arriving at Queen Elizabeth Country Park via Drift Road Shops. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to South Downs?

The distance between Portsmouth and South Downs is 21 miles. The road distance is 16.1 miles.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to South Downs without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to South Downs without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 5m and costs £9 - £21.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to South Downs?

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Portsmouth to South Downs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to South Downs bus from?

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

Where does the Portsmouth to South Downs bus arrive?

Portsmouth to South Downs bus services, operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, arrive at Drift Road Shops station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to South Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to South Downs is 16 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Portsmouth to South Downs.

Where can I stay near South Downs?

There are 851+ hotels available in South Downs.

Portsmouth to South Downs - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 8 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to South Downs by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Petersfieldtrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Station to Greenway Lanebus 737 / ...
1h 5m
£10–20
Drive 16 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portsmouth to South Downscar 16 mi
20 min
£4–6
Line 8 bus
1. Take the bus from City Shops South to Drift Road Shopsbus 8
1h 49m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Portsmouth to South Downstaxi 16 mi
20 min
£45–55
Line 23 bus, line 37 bus
1. Take the bus from City Shops South to Bus Stationbus 23
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Elizabeth Country Parkbus 37
2h 36m
£5–7

Portsmouth to South Downs by train and bus

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Distance: 20.9 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and South Downs, Hampshire, England?

First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport operates a bus from City Shops South to Drift Road Shops every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 58 min.

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