There are 6 ways to get from Trafalgar Square to Portsmouth by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
1h 44m£30–70Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from London to Gosport79.7 mi
2h 2m£10Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to St Georges Squarebus 030
3h 34m£17–49Train via Charing Cross station
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
1h 45m£31–72Train via London Victoria
- Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 43m£42–97Drive 75.3 mi
- Drive from Trafalgar Square to Portsmouthcar 75.3 mi
1h 31m£19–27
Trafalgar Square to Portsmouth by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trafalgar Square to Portsmouth is to rideshare which costs £10 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Trafalgar Square to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Trafalgar Square to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at St Georges Square via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Trafalgar Square and Portsmouth is 74 miles. The road distance is 75.8 miles.
The best way to get from Trafalgar Square to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £30 - £70.
The train from London Waterloo Station to Portsmouth & Southsea takes 1h 28m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Trafalgar Square to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
Trafalgar Square to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.
The best way to get from Trafalgar Square to Portsmouth is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £50 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Trafalgar Square, England and Portsmouth, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to St Georges Square hourly. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to St Georges Square
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from London to Gosport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Trafalgar Square to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Georges Square station.
Trafalgar Square to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trafalgar Square to Portsmouth is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Trafalgar Square to Portsmouth.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Trafalgar Square and Portsmouth. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















