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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 Average price Cheapest |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m 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 Bristol to Portsmouth
How to get from Bristol to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Portsmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX040 · NX030Cheapest
NX040 · NX030Fastest
P22723Other options
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P22727
P22729
NX040 · NX030
NX040 · NX030
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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Portsmouth
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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).
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Portsmouth by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
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