There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to West Midlands by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 21m£66–109Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
5h 49m£31–51Drive 148.8 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to West Midlandscar 148.8 mi
2h 48m£37–53
Portsmouth to West Midlands by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to West Midlands is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to West Midlands is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Crocketts Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Markets. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Smethwick Rolfe Street via Winchester and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Portsmouth and West Midlands is 165 miles. The road distance is 149.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to West Midlands without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Portsmouth to West Midlands, including transfers.
Portsmouth to West Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to West Midlands train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to West Midlands is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and West Midlands, Sandwell, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Smethwick Rolfe Street via Winchester and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Crocketts Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Markets in around 5h 49m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchester
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Winchester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Portsmouth to West Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Portsmouth to West Midlands train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Winchester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to West Midlands is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Portsmouth to West Midlands.
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