What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour is to drive which takes 27 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Portsmouth Harbour?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminus Terrace and arriving at The Hard Interchange. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Portsmouth Harbour?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Portsmouth Harbour. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour?

The distance between Southampton and Portsmouth Harbour is 25 miles. The road distance is 19.8 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £24.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour?

The train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbour takes 49 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour bus from?

Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour bus services, operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, depart from Terminus Terrace station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour train from?

Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour?

The best way to get from Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour is to train which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour bus arrive?

Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour bus services, operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, arrive at The Hard Interchange station.

Where does the Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour train arrive?

Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Portsmouth Harbour station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour is 20 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour?

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Where can I stay near Portsmouth Harbour?

There are 3054+ hotels available in Portsmouth Harbour.

Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
49 min
£10–24
Drive 19.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southampton to Portsmouth Harbourcar 19.7 mi
27 min
£5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminus Terrace to The Hard Interchangebus X4 / ...
1h 44m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southampton to Portsmouth Harbourtaxi 19.7 mi
27 min
£55–65

Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour by train and foot

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Distance: 25.3 mi
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Portsmouth Harbour, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbour hourly. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 49 min. South Western Railway also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport operates a bus from Terminus Terrace to The Hard Interchange every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 42m.

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