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Compare bus and train 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 $43. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a bus costs an average of $43.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Portsmouth:
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Portsmouth costing on average $126 (€102).
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
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How to get from Colchester to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Colchester to Portsmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:40 PM7h38Colchester1:18 AMPortsmouth$461One-way0 transfers
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- 5:40 PM7h38Colchester1:18 AMPortsmouth$461One-way0 transfers
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- 5:40 PM7h38Colchester1:18 AMPortsmouth$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Portsmouth:
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Portsmouth costing on average $126 (€102).
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Portsmouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in Portsmouth, University.
- Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
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