Rome2Rio

How to get fromRome to Portsmouthby plane, train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or ferry

Find Transport to Portsmouth

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 14 ways to get from Rome to Portsmouth by plane, train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Fiumicino International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane FCO - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    7h 7m
    £75–249

  2. Fly Fiumicino International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane FCO - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus bus
    8h 7m
    £74–242

  3. Train, car ferry via Cherbourg-Octeville

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Torino Porta Susatrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    22h 58m
    £228–633

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Bruxelles - Rue du Progrèsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University of Portsmouthbus bus 030
    31h 1m
    £181–257

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Rome to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Portsmouthcar car
    19h 27m
    £392–517

  6. Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Southampton Airport

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane FCO - SOU
    9h 1m
    £111–282

  7. Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane CIA - STN
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    8h 2m
    £88–323

  8. Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane FCO - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    8h 2m
    £85–245

  9. Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane FCO - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    8h 59m
    £95–227

  10. Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane FLR - LCY
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    8h 28m
    £139–354

  11. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Torino Porta Susatrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Malotrain train Tgv
    4. Take the carferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    24h 44m
    £270–487

  12. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    32h 36m
    £165–279

  13. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Caen - Ouistreham to Portsmouthferry ferry
    33h 12m
    £163–225

  14. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rome to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Portsmouthcar car
    20h 25m
    £301–481

Rome to Portsmouth by bus, foot, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration32h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£165Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Rome to Portsmouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 952.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to University of Portsmouth via Bruxelles - Rue du Progrès, Rogier, Suede, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, London Victoria Green Line Station, and London Victoria in around 31h 1m. Alternatively, KLM, easyJet, and four other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Southampton Airport (SOU) twice daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

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

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides

Booking & Getting There