How to travel from London to Portsmouth

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Travel Information to Portsmouth from London

Distance64 miles (103 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$8 - $20
Cheapest modeBus • $8 (€7) • 2 h
Fastest modeTrain • $20 (€18) • 1 h 27 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or South Western Railway

Travel 64 miles (103 km) by train or bus to Portsmouth from London. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or South Western Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Portsmouth.

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from London to Portsmouth

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX030
10:00AM2h15
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:15PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange
$231One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX030
10:00AM2h15
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:15PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

South Western RailwayL47668
08:00AM1h32
London Waterloo (WAT)
09:32AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$601One-way
0 transfers

Other options

South Western RailwayL47675
08:30AM1h33
London Waterloo (WAT)
10:03AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$601One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayL51753 · L47685
08:45AM2h00
London Waterloo (WAT)
10:45AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$561One-way
1 transfer
SouthernY28110
08:35AM2h03
London Victoria (VIC)
10:38AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$621One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX030
10:00AM2h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:20PMPortsmouth, University
$231One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX030
10:00AM2h05
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:05PMPortsmouth, International Port
$251One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX030
08:00AM2h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
10:50AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange
$231One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from London to Portsmouth

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from London to Portsmouth there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 53,96% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from London to Portsmouth. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Portsmouth.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from London to Portsmouth: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from London to Portsmouth is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Portsmouth:

A bus is $12 (€11) less than a train with an average ticket price of $20 (€18) from London to Portsmouth.

The fastest way to get to Portsmouth from London is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 27 min.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Bus takes 2 h on average.

The distance from London to Portsmouth is approximately 64 miles (103 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Portsmouth is:

  • 32 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Portsmouth from London as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Portsmouth:

  • Buses mostly leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and tend to arrive in Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
  • Trains most often depart from London at London Waterloo and arrive in Portsmouth at Portsmouth Harbour.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Portsmouth:

  • You can travel by bus from London to Portsmouth with National Express or Megabus, and you can find National Express London to Portsmouth tickets for $8 (€7) on Omio.
  • You can take a train from London to Portsmouth with South Western Railway or Southern. Cheap tickets can be found for $20 (€18) with Southern from London to Portsmouth.

Yes, there are direct routes from London to Portsmouth with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 27 direct buses a day to Portsmouth with National Express.
  • You can find 3 direct trains per day to Portsmouth with South Western Railway or Southern.

Direct services to Portsmouth tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Looking to extend your trip from London to Portsmouth? Many Omio customers who go from London to Portsmouth usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Southampton, Manchester, Birmingham or London Waterloo. If you're looking to explore Southampton, Manchester, Birmingham or London Waterloo from Portsmouth, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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