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Compare train and bus for Bath to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€39 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Bath to Portsmouth
How to get from Bath to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bath to Portsmouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P22727Cheapest
NX403 · NX030Fastest
P22723Other options
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FAQs: Travel from Bath to Portsmouth
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This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Portsmouth:
A bus is $0.80 (€0.63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Portsmouth costing on average $16 (€12).
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bath and Portsmouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bath Spa (BTH) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
- Buses mostly depart from Bath, Bus Station and arrive in Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
- Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Portsmouth by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
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