There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Woolwich by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
1h 45m£34–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
4h 35m£20–41Drive 80.1 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Woolwichcar 80.1 mi
1h 50m£20–29Train via Horsham
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain Portsmouth Harbour - Horsham / ...
- Take the train from Horsham to London Bridgetrain Horsham - Peterborough / ...
3h 9m£48–97
Portsmouth to Woolwich by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Woolwich is to bus which costs £19 - £45 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Woolwich is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £30 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Woolwich. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Erwood Road via Victoria Coach Station and Elephant & Castle / London Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Woolwich station. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at North Greenwich station via Waterloo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Woolwich is 79 miles. The road distance is 80.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Woolwich without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £30 - £90.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Portsmouth to Woolwich, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Woolwich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Woolwich train services, operated by Southern, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Woolwich is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Woolwich, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 2 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Horsham to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Horsham to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Woolwich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Portsmouth to Woolwich train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Horsham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Woolwich is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Portsmouth to Woolwich.
Book your Portsmouth to Woolwich train tickets online with Omio.
There are 20511+ hotels available in Woolwich.


















