What is the cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Portsmouth?

The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Midlands to Portsmouth?

The fastest way to get from West Midlands to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between West Midlands and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from West Midlands to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Crocketts Lane and arriving at St Georges Square via Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between West Midlands and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from West Midlands to Portsmouth?

The distance between West Midlands and Portsmouth is 174 miles. The road distance is 148.9 miles.

How do I travel from West Midlands to Portsmouth without a car?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £85 - £140.

How long does it take to get from West Midlands to Portsmouth?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from West Midlands to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Portsmouth bus from?

West Midlands to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Portsmouth train from?

West Midlands to Portsmouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from West Midlands to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Portsmouth is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the West Midlands to Portsmouth bus arrive?

West Midlands to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the West Midlands to Portsmouth train arrive?

West Midlands to Portsmouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from West Midlands to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between West Midlands to Portsmouth is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from West Midlands to Portsmouth.

Where can I stay near Portsmouth?

There are 3081+ hotels available in Portsmouth.

West Midlands to Portsmouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from West Midlands to Portsmouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 3m
£87–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus 030
6h 18m
£35–88
Drive 148 mi
1. Drive from West Midlands to Portsmouthcar 148 mi
2h 47m
£37–53
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 16m
£81–138

West Midlands to Portsmouth by bus and train

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Distance: 173.3 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and Portsmouth, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crocketts Lane to St Georges Square via Markets, Birmingham Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 18m.

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