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Compare train and bus for Colchester to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $123.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
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$57 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Colchester to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Colchester to Portsmouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Portsmouth:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Portsmouth costing on average $123 (€100).
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Portsmouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in Portsmouth, University.
- Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
- Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Portsmouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
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