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Compare train and bus for Bedford to Portsmouth
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 prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. 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 €37, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€43 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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FAQs: Travel from Bedford to Portsmouth
Travel to Portsmouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bedford to Portsmouth.

This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Portsmouth:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bedford to Portsmouth costing on average $47 (€37).
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Portsmouth as scheduled services by train and bus 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 Southern, east_midlands_trains, Thameslink to go to Portsmouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
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