How to travel from Leeds to Portsmouth

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Compare bus and train for Leeds to Portsmouth

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $47.

Distance: 208 miles (335 km)

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Driving

$41

Average price

Cheapest

$127

Average price

$90

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 30m

Average total duration

8h 0m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 4m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 45m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

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National Express

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London North Eastern Railway

Most popular train company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Portsmouth is a bus with an average price of $41.

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

A bus is $86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Portsmouth costing on average $127.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Portsmouth is by train with an average journey time of 5h 4m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leeds and Portsmouth including taking a bus and train.

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from Leeds to Portsmouth

How to get from Leeds to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Leeds to Portsmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX591 · NX030
    4:30 PM8h03
    Leeds, Coach Station
    12:33 AMPortsmouth, University
    $481One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX591 · NX030
    4:30 PM8h03
    Leeds, Coach Station
    12:33 AMPortsmouth, University
    $481One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • National ExpressNX591 · NX030
    4:30 PM8h00
    Leeds, Coach Station
    12:30 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange
    $501One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • National ExpressNX426 · NX030
    11:30 AM8h00
    Leeds, Coach Station
    7:30 PMPortsmouth, International Port
    $611One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX426 · NX030
    11:30 AM8h15
    Leeds, Coach Station
    7:45 PMPortsmouth, University
    $611One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX561 · NX030
    1:00 PM8h30
    Leeds, Coach Station
    9:30 PMPortsmouth, University
    $611One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds 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 Leeds to Portsmouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Portsmouth including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Portsmouth is a bus with an average price of $41.

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

A bus is $86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Portsmouth costing on average $127.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Portsmouth is by train with an average journey time of 5h 4m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 0m.

The distance from Leeds to Portsmouth is approximately 208 miles (335 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Portsmouth is:
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Portsmouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Portsmouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Portsmouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Portsmouth by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Southern, CrossCountry to go to Portsmouth by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leeds to Portsmouth:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds 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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