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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £45 - £170 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Portsmouth is to fly and train which takes 4h 44m and costs £90 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at St Georges Square via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Newcastle, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Portsmouth?

The distance between Sunderland and Portsmouth is 357 miles. The road distance is 326.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Portsmouth without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 5h 25m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Sunderland to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Portsmouth bus from?

Sunderland to Portsmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Portsmouth train from?

Sunderland to Portsmouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Portsmouth is to train via Newcastle which takes 5h 25m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £170 and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the Sunderland to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Sunderland to Portsmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Sunderland to Portsmouth train arrive?

Sunderland to Portsmouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Portsmouth is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Sunderland to Portsmouth.

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

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Sunderland to Portsmouth - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Sunderland to Portsmouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 25m
£127–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Georges Squarebus 030
9h 12m
£48–162
Drive 324.4 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Portsmouthcar 324.4 mi
5h 30m
£79–114
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
5h 10m
£68–284
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to King's Crosstrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
6h 12m
£116–216
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 23m
£197–296
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
4h 44m
£92–226
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
6h 35m
£77–177
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
6h 42m
£136–330

Sunderland to Portsmouth by train, foot, and subway

213Weekly Services

5h 25mAverage Duration

£127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 354.9 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Portsmouth & Southsea via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to St Georges Square via London Victoria in around 9h 12m.

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