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

The cheapest way to get from West Sussex to Portsmouth is to line 71 bus and line 700 bus which costs £10 - £14 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from West Sussex to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between West Sussex and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from West Sussex to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Picketty Cottages and arriving at City Shops South via Cathedral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

Is there a direct train between West Sussex and Portsmouth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Billingshurst and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from West Sussex to Portsmouth?

The distance between West Sussex and Portsmouth is 41 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from West Sussex to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £20 - £45.

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

The train from Billingshurst to Portsmouth & Southsea takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs four times a day.

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

West Sussex to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Compass Travel, depart from Picketty Cottages station.

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

West Sussex to Portsmouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Billingshurst station.

Train or bus from West Sussex to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from West Sussex to Portsmouth is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £20 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 71 bus and line 700 bus, which costs £10 - £14 and takes 2h 14m.

Where does the West Sussex to Portsmouth bus arrive?

West Sussex to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Compass Travel, arrive at Cathedral station.

Where does the West Sussex to Portsmouth train arrive?

West Sussex to Portsmouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Can I drive from West Sussex to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between West Sussex to Portsmouth is 42 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from West Sussex to Portsmouth.

How do I get a train ticket from West Sussex to Portsmouth?

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West Sussex to Portsmouth - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 71 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from West Sussex to Portsmouth by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Billingshurst to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
1h 6m
£20–45
Line 71 bus, line 700 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Picketty Cottages to Cathedralbus 71
2. Take the bus from Cathedral to City Shops Southbus 700
2h 14m
£10–13
Drive 41.9 mi
1. Drive from West Sussex to Portsmouthcar 41.9 mi
52 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Sussex to Portsmouthtaxi 41.9 mi
52 min
£110–140
Train via Barnham
1. Take the train from Billingshurst to Barnhamtrain Horsham - Bognor Regis / ...
2. Take the train from Barnham to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
1h 20m
£20–41

West Sussex to Portsmouth by train

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Distance: 40.5 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between West Sussex, England and Portsmouth, England?

Southern operates a train from Billingshurst to Portsmouth & Southsea 4 times a day. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Picketty Cottages to City Shops South via Cathedral in around 2h 14m.

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