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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 an average ticket price of Kč613 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. 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 Kč613, while a train costs an average of Kč1007.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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Kč1007 Average price | Kč613 Average price Cheapest |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 · NX0301:15 PM6h25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:40 PMPortsmouth, The Hard InterchangeKč4081One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX040 · NX0301:15 PM6h25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:40 PMPortsmouth, The Hard InterchangeKč4081One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W349749:23 AM2h24Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:47 AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)Kč10131One-way0 transfers
Other options
G150017:22 AM2h26Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:48 AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)Kč10131One-way0 transfers
G1500610:21 AM2h26Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:47 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)Kč10131One-way0 transfers
W349575:01 AM2h30Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:31 AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)Kč10131One-way0 transfers
NX040 · NX0301:15 PM6h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:45 PMPortsmouth, UniversityKč4471One-way1 transfer
NX040 · NX03010:00 AM6h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)4:00 PMPortsmouth, The Hard InterchangeKč5181One-way1 transfer
NX040 · NX0306:15 AM6h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12:15 PMPortsmouth, The Hard InterchangeKč5181One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Portsmouth:
A bus is Kč394 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Portsmouth costing on average Kč1007.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
- 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 Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Portsmouth by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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