How to travel from Bristol to Portsmouth

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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Portsmouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 79 miles (128 km)

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$55

Average price

$29

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Cheapest

2h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 27m

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30m

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5h 32m

Average total duration

5h 2m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Great Western Rail

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Bristol to Portsmouth

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX040 · NX030
06:10AM6h05
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
12:15PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange
$201One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX040 · NX030
08:30PM5h45
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
02:15AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange
$181One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great Western RailP22723
09:23AM2h24
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:47AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$511One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailP22725
10:21AM2h26
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
12:47PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$771One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP22727
11:22AM2h25
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
01:47PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$721One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP22729
12:22PM2h25
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
02:47PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$721One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX040 · NX030
06:10AM6h10
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
12:20PMPortsmouth, University
$211One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX040 · NX030
08:30PM5h48
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
02:18AMPortsmouth, University
$201One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX040 · NX030
05:05PM6h00
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
11:05PMPortsmouth, University
$371One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol 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 Bristol to Portsmouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Portsmouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Portsmouth is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Portsmouth costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Portsmouth is by train with an average journey time of 2h 22m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

The distance from Bristol to Portsmouth is approximately 79 miles (128 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Portsmouth is:
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Portsmouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Portsmouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Portsmouth by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bristol to Portsmouth:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Portsmouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Manchester, Birmingham, London Waterloo (WAT). 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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