How to travel from Birmingham to Portsmouth

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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Portsmouth

Take a bus or train to travel 121 miles (195 km) from Birmingham to Portsmouth. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or South Western Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Birmingham to Portsmouth.

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Bus
Cheapest price 30 14Cheapest
Average price 88 25Cheapest
Average duration3h 40m4h 20m
Direct Options
First departure3:52 AM2:05 AM
Last departure11:11 PM9:11 PM
No. of daily departures614
Companies
  • Cross Country
  • Avanti West Coast
  • South Western Railway
  • Chiltern Railways
  • Southern
  • Megabus
  • National Express

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from Birmingham to Portsmouth

How to get from Birmingham to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Portsmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Megabus
02:05PM4h20
Birmingham
06:25PMPortsmouth
$161One-way
0 transfers
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Megabus
02:05PM4h20
Birmingham
06:25PMPortsmouth
$161One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Megabus
02:05PM4h20
Birmingham
06:25PMPortsmouth
$161One-way
0 transfers
Other options
National Express
07:00PM6h18
Birmingham
01:18AMPortsmouth
$161One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
10:15AM4h20
Birmingham
02:35PMPortsmouth
$251One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best journey between Birmingham and Portsmouth with National Express, South Western Railway and Southern. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient route has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

    National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel between Birmingham and Portsmouth, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

      FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Portsmouth

      FAQs: 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 Birmingham to Portsmouth.
      FAQs

      There are 2 options to travel to Portsmouth from Birmingham including taking a bus or train.

      The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Portsmouth is a bus with an average price of $9 (€8).

      This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Portsmouth:

      Taking a bus costs $42 (€36) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $51 (€44).

      The fastest way to get to Portsmouth from Birmingham is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 40 min.

      Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

      Getting to Portsmouth by bus takes 4 h 20 min on average.

      The Birmingham to Portsmouth distance is around 121 miles (195 km).

      The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Portsmouth is:

      • Around 2 buses per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Birmingham to Portsmouth as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Birmingham to Portsmouth:

      • Most travelers catch their bus from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.

      The following travel companies offer services from Birmingham to Portsmouth:

      • National Express or Megabus can get you to Portsmouth by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Megabus from Birmingham to Portsmouth for $9 (€8) on Omio.
      • Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Southern or Virgin Trains for trains to Portsmouth. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for South Western Railway Birmingham to Portsmouth tickets on Omio for $51 (€44).

      Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Portsmouth with the following travel companies:

      • Direct buses with Megabus with 2 direct buses per day.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Portsmouth as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Portsmouth from Birmingham.

      Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Portsmouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Manchester or London Waterloo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Portsmouth and these popular destinations at a great price.
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