How to travel from Colchester to Portsmouth

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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 €42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. 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 €42, and a train costs an average of €100.

Distance: 114 miles (184 km)

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€51

Average price

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€100

Average price

5h 49m

Average total duration

5h 19m

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30m

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4h 13m

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3h 43m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Colchester to Portsmouth

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.

South Western Railway
05:42AM3h21
Colchester
09:03AMPortsmouth
$1281One-way
0 transfers

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South Western Railway
05:42AM3h21
Colchester
09:03AMPortsmouth
$1281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

South Western Railway
05:42AM3h21
Colchester
09:03AMPortsmouth
$1281One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Colchester 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 Colchester to Portsmouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Colchester and Portsmouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Colchester to Portsmouth is a bus with an average price of $52 (€42).

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

A bus is $73 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Portsmouth costing on average $126 (€100).

The fastest way to travel from Colchester to Portsmouth is by train with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 10m.

The distance from Colchester to Portsmouth is approximately 114 miles (184 km).
The average frequency per day from Colchester to Portsmouth is:
  • Around 22 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Colchester to Portsmouth:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Colchester 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 South Western Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Portsmouth by train.
Omio customers who travel from Colchester 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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