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How to get fromPortsmouth to Southampton Portby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Centraltrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    50 min
    £12–26
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Coach Stationbus bus Vc1
    57 min
    £6–12
  3. Drive 22.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Southampton Portcar car 22.1 mi
    32 min
    £6–8
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portsmouth to Southampton Porttaxi taxi 22.1 mi
    32 min
    £60–75

Portsmouth to Southampton Port by train and bus

Calendar235Weekly Services
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Southampton Port, 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, National Express operates a bus from Clarence Pier to Coach Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost £4–10 and the journey takes 45 min.

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