There are 6 ways to get from Portsmouth to The Lizard by train, bus, or car
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Train via Exeter
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Trurotrain
8h 13m£193–328Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B25
- Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bus Stationbus B20
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Traboe Crossbus 36
11h 11m£48–110Drive 234.2 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to The Lizardcar 234.2 mi
4h 32m£57–83Train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Redruthtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
9h 38m£124–239Train, bus via Exeter
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Trurotrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Traboe Crossbus 36
10h 14m£108–223Train, bus
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bath Spatrain
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Traboe Crossbus 36
12h 9m£66–118
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to The Lizard is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 11h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to The Lizard is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to The Lizard. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Traboe Cross via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to The Lizard. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Falmouth Docks via Westbury (Wilts), Exeter St Davids and Truro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Portsmouth and The Lizard is 285 miles. The road distance is 235.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to The Lizard without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 8h 13m and costs £190 - £330.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Portsmouth to The Lizard, including transfers.
Portsmouth to The Lizard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to The Lizard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to The Lizard is to train via Exeter which takes 8h 13m and costs £190 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 11h 11m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and The Lizard, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to The Lizard via Westbury (Wilts), Exeter St Davids, Truro, and Falmouth Docks in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to The Lizard via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Bus Station, and Traboe Cross in around 11h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £4–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–95
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0808 196 2632
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforcornwall.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Traboe Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.transportforcornwall.co.uk/
- Single
- £3
Bus from Bus Station to Traboe Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.transportforcornwall.co.uk/
- Single
- £3
Bus from Bus Station to Traboe Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.transportforcornwall.co.uk/
- Single
- £3
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to The Lizard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.
Portsmouth to The Lizard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to The Lizard is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Portsmouth to The Lizard.
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