How to travel from London to Portsmouth

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Compare train and bus for London to Portsmouth

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 64 miles (104 km)

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$18

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$42

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3h 58m

Average total duration

3h 28m

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2h 28m

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1h 58m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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

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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
10:00AM2h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:20PMPortsmouth, University
$101One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX030
11:30AM2h55
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:25PMPortsmouth, University
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

South Western RailwayL73375
08:00AM1h31
London Waterloo (WAT)
09:31AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$621One-way
0 transfers

Other options

South Western RailwayP61312
08:30AM1h33
London Waterloo (WAT)
10:03AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$621One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayL76193 · P61314
08:45AM1h58
London Waterloo (WAT)
10:43AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$571One-way
1 transfer
SouthernW60122
08:35AM2h02
London Victoria (VIC)
10:37AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$641One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX030
08:00AM2h55
London, Victoria Coach Station
10:55AMPortsmouth, University
$101One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX030
01:30PM2h35
London, Victoria Coach Station
04:05PMPortsmouth, University
$101One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX030
10:00AM2h05
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:05PMPortsmouth, International Port
$271One-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 options to travel between London and Portsmouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Portsmouth is a bus with an average price of $7 (€5).

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

A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Portsmouth costing on average $13 (€11).

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

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 0m.

The distance from London to Portsmouth is approximately 64 miles (104 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Portsmouth is:
  • Around 25 trains per day.
  • Around 25 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London 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 London to Portsmouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Portsmouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Southern, Southern to go to Portsmouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Portsmouth by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Portsmouth with the following travel companies:
  • 17 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, Southern, Southern.
  • 24 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from London to Portsmouth often also extend their vacation to go to Southampton, Manchester, Birmingham, London Waterloo (WAT), London Gatwick Airport. 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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