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How to get fromWashington to Portsmouthby plane, bus, train, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Portsmouth by plane, bus, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DCA - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus bus
    11h 51m
    £405–1,351

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane IAD - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    15h 49m
    £194–685

  3. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DCA - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    11h 45m
    £275–996

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

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    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
    12h 58m
    £212–819

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

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BWI - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus bus
    12h 53m
    £252–1,278

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane IAD - SOU
    14h 16m
    £260–1,020

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar111Weekly Planes
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,721.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 51m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Portsmouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Portsmouth. However, you can fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Central Bus Station, then take the bus to University of Portsmouth. Alternatively, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea.

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