What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Portsmouth?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Portsmouth?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Portsmouth is to train via London which takes 4h 10m and costs £75 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at University of Portsmouth via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Preston to Portsmouth?

The distance between Preston and Portsmouth is 285 miles. The road distance is 252.6 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Portsmouth without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Portsmouth without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 10m and costs £75 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Portsmouth?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Preston to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Portsmouth bus from?

Preston to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Portsmouth train from?

Preston to Portsmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Preston to Portsmouth is to train via London which takes 4h 10m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Preston to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Preston to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Portsmouth train arrive?

Preston to Portsmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Preston to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Portsmouth is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Preston to Portsmouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Portsmouth?

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Preston to Portsmouth - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Portsmouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 10m
£75–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to University of Portsmouthbus 030
8h 10m
£45–76
Drive 251.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Portsmouthcar 251.2 mi
4h 28m
£62–90
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus
6h 11m
£77–283
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 9m
£113–188
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
8h 30m
£109–204
Train to Liverpool, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
7h 32m
£106–243

Preston to Portsmouth by train and subway

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4h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 283.1 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to University of Portsmouth via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 10m.

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