What is the cheapest way to get from Southsea to Fort Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Southsea to Fort Nelson is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Southsea to Fort Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Southsea to Fort Nelson is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £24 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Southsea and Fort Nelson?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southsea Shops and arriving at Portsview Gardens. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Southsea and Fort Nelson?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fratton and arriving at Portchester. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Southsea to Fort Nelson?

The distance between Southsea and Fort Nelson is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.3 miles.

How do I travel from Southsea to Fort Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Southsea to Fort Nelson without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs £2 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Southsea to Fort Nelson?

The train from Fratton to Portchester takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Southsea to Fort Nelson bus from?

Southsea to Fort Nelson bus services, operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, depart from Southsea Shops station.

Where do I catch the Southsea to Fort Nelson train from?

Southsea to Fort Nelson train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Fratton station.

Train or bus from Southsea to Fort Nelson?

The best way to get from Southsea to Fort Nelson is to train which takes 44 min and costs £2 - £6. Alternatively, you can line 3 bus via Portsview Gardens, which costs and takes 1h 27m.

Where does the Southsea to Fort Nelson bus arrive?

Southsea to Fort Nelson bus services, operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, arrive at Portsview Gardens station.

Where does the Southsea to Fort Nelson train arrive?

Southsea to Fort Nelson train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Portchester station.

Can I drive from Southsea to Fort Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Southsea to Fort Nelson is 8 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Southsea to Fort Nelson.

Where can I stay near Fort Nelson?

There are 2731+ hotels available in Fort Nelson.

Southsea to Fort Nelson - 5 ways to travel via train, line 3 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southsea to Fort Nelson by train, bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the train from Fratton to Portchestertrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
44 min
£2–6
Line 3 bus via Portsview Gardens
1. Take the bus from Southsea Shops to Portsview Gardensbus 3
1h 27m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southsea to Fort Nelsontaxi 8.3 mi
14 min
£24–30
Drive 8.3 mi
1. Drive from Southsea to Fort Nelsoncar 8.3 mi
14 min
£2–3
Line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Southsea Shops to Beaulieu Avenuebus 3
1h 40m

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Distance: 7.9 mi
Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Southsea, England and Fort Nelson, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Fratton to Portchester every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–6 and the journey takes 14 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport operates a bus from Southsea Shops to Portsview Gardens every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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