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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a train costs an average of $69.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Bedford to Portsmouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Portsmouth:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Portsmouth costing on average $69.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$27. The journey takes 2h 49m versus 2h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Portsmouth:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Portsmouth costing on average $69.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
- Around 28 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Portsmouth as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bedford, Bus Station and arrive in Portsmouth, University.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford station (BDM) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
- Travel with South Western Railway, Thameslink to go to Portsmouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
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