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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Portsmouthby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Portsmouth by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Norfolk International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORF - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    14h 34m
    £328–1,472

  2. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Arlingtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane IAD - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    16h 34m
    £247–744

  3. Fly Norfolk International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ORF - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    15h 17m
    £268–732

  4. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane RIC - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    16h 41m
    £633–2,171

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£213Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Virginia Beach to Portsmouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,794.6 mi
  • Duration: 14h 34m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Portsmouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Virginia Beach to Portsmouth. However, you can take the line 035 bus to Shore & Pleasure House, take the taxi to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminal 2, take the bus to Woking Railway Station Southside, walk to Woking, then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. Alternatively, you can take the line 035 bus to Shore & Pleasure House, take the taxi to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea.

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