What is the cheapest way to get from Watford to Portsmouth?

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £13 - £35 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Watford to Portsmouth?

The fastest way to get from Watford to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at St Georges Square via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Watford to Portsmouth?

The distance between Watford and Portsmouth is 93 miles. The road distance is 80.7 miles.

How do I travel from Watford to Portsmouth without a car?

The best way to get from Watford to Portsmouth without a car is to train via London Euston which takes 2h 10m and costs £35 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Watford to Portsmouth?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Watford to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Portsmouth bus from?

Watford to Portsmouth bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Portsmouth train from?

Watford to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Watford to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Watford to Portsmouth is to train via London Euston which takes 2h 10m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Watford to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Watford to Portsmouth bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Watford to Portsmouth train arrive?

Watford to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Can I drive from Watford to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Portsmouth is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Watford to Portsmouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Watford to Portsmouth?

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Train via London Euston
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 10m
£37–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus 030
3h 26m
£14–33
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Woking Railway Station Southsidebus Ra2
3. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
2h 46m
Drive 80.2 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Portsmouthcar 80.2 mi
1h 35m
£20–29
Train
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain Watford Junction - East Croydon / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 57m
£39–103

Watford to Portsmouth by train and subway

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Distance: 92.6 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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 £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to St Georges Square via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 26m.

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