There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Watchet by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 33m£55–102Drive 121.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portsmouth to Watchetcar 121.6 mi
2h 42m£31–44Bus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hallbus Cp5
8h 25m£37–65
Portsmouth to Watchet by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Watchet is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Watchet is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Watchet. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Brendon Road via Sophia Gardens, Castle Way and Millers Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Watchet. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Taunton via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Watchet is 139 miles. The road distance is 122.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Watchet without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Portsmouth to Watchet, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Watchet bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Watchet train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Watchet is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Watchet, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Brendon Road via Westbury (Wilts), Taunton, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, and Millers Way in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Brendon Road via Sophia Gardens, County Hall, Castle Way, and Millers Way in around 8h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
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Portsmouth to Watchet bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Portsmouth to Watchet train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Watchet is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Portsmouth to Watchet.
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