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How to get fromWatford to Portsmouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Watford to Portsmouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London Euston

    best
    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2h 18m
    £33–87
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra3
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus bus 030
    3h 31m
    £11–20
  3. Drive  80.2 mi

    1. Drive from Watford to Portsmouthcar car 80.2 mi
    1h 35m
    £20–29
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain train Watford Junction - East Croydon / ...
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    3h
    £38–79
  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra3
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus bus Ra2
    3. Take the train from Guildford to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    3h 33m
    £20–42

Watford to Portsmouth by bus

Calendar92Weekly Buses
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Watford, England and Portsmouth, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £27–60 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to University of Portsmouth via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 31m.

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