There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Stansted by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
2h 56m£65–112Drive 93.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portsmouth to Stanstedcar 93.4 mi
1h 34m£24–34Train, line 223 bus
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain Portsmouth Harbour - Horsham / ...
- Take the bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus 223
4h 53m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Stansted is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Stansted is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Borough Green & Wrotham via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Stansted is 106 miles. The road distance is 94 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Portsmouth to Stansted, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Stansted train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Stansted train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Stansted is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Portsmouth to Stansted.
There are 2265+ hotels available in Stansted.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Stansted, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Stansted via London Waterloo, London Waterloo East, and Borough Green & Wrotham in around 2h 56m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 01474 326777
- Website
- 1st Bus Stop
Bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Labour-in-Vain Road
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- 1st Bus Stop
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