How to travel from London to Portsmouth

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 $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Portsmouth costing on average $38 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from London to Portsmouth is by train with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 41m.

The distance from London to Portsmouth is approximately 64 miles (104 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Portsmouth is:

• Around 39 trains per day.
• Around 26 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 National Express, Megabus to go to Portsmouth by bus.
• Travel with South Western Railway, Southern, Southern to go to Portsmouth by train.

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

• 24 direct buses per day with National Express.
• 28 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, Southern, Southern.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Portsmouth to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

Spending two to three days in Portsmouth is generally enough to explore key attractions such as the Historic Dockyard, Spinnaker Tower, and enjoy the vibrant waterfront.