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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Portsmouth is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Stansted and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Stansted to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Otford and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Stansted to Portsmouth?

The distance between Stansted and Portsmouth is 102 miles. The road distance is 94.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Stansted to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Portsmouth train from?

Stansted to Portsmouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Otford station.

Where does the Stansted to Portsmouth train arrive?

Stansted to Portsmouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.

Can I drive from Stansted to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Portsmouth is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Stansted to Portsmouth.

Where can I stay near Portsmouth?

There are 2907+ hotels available in Portsmouth.

Stansted to Portsmouth - 4 ways to travel via train, line 223 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stansted to Portsmouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Otford to London Waterloo Easttrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 40m
£70–118
Drive 93.5 mi
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1. Drive from Stansted to Portsmouthcar 93.5 mi
1h 34m
£24–34
Line 223 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Quarry Hill Paradebus 223
2. Take the bus from War Memorial to Bus Stationbus 291
3. Take the train from Crawley to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
5h 17m
Train via Meopham
1. Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 9m
£49–89

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Distance: 101.4 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a vehicle from Stansted to Portsmouth & Southsea via Otford, London Waterloo East, and London Waterloo in around 2h 40m.

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