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

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There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Portsmouth by plane, bus, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORF - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus bus
    15h 19m
    £218–790

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

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    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 29m
    £214–717

  3. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus bus
    17h 34m
    £253–937

  4. Train to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane IAD - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus bus
    19h 16m
    £320–915

  5. Train, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BWI - LHR
    4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus bus
    19h 23m
    £334–1,571

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

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration11h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,794.9 mi
  • Duration: 15h 19m

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 Central Bus Station, then take the bus to University of Portsmouth. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Richmond, walk to Broad + 18Th, take the bus to Ric Airport, walk to Richmond International Airport (RIC) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Central Bus Station, then take the bus to University of Portsmouth.

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