How to travel from Northampton to Portsmouth

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Compare bus and train for Northampton to Portsmouth

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. 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 €33, and a train costs an average of €68.

Distance: 100 miles (162 km)

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Train

€38

Average price

Cheapest

€79

Average price

5h 3m

Average total duration

4h 33m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 53m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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South Western Railway

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from Northampton to Portsmouth

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
03:50AM5h55
Northampton
09:45AMPortsmouth
$461One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
03:50AM5h55
Northampton
09:45AMPortsmouth
$461One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
03:50AM5h55
Northampton
09:45AMPortsmouth
$461One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
08:15AM8h00
Northampton
04:15PMPortsmouth
$611One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:15AM6h45
Northampton
01:00PMPortsmouth
$731One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:25PM7h08
Northampton
11:33PMPortsmouth
$761One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Northampton 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 Northampton to Portsmouth.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Northampton and Portsmouth including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Northampton to Portsmouth is a bus with an average price of $42 (€33).

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

A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Portsmouth costing on average $86 (€68).

The fastest way to travel from Northampton to Portsmouth is by train with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 50m.

The distance from Northampton to Portsmouth is approximately 100 miles (162 km).
The average frequency per day from Northampton to Portsmouth is:
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton 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 Northampton to Portsmouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Northampton 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 to go to Portsmouth by train.
Omio customers who travel from Northampton 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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