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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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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€38 Average price Cheapest | €79 Average price |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Northampton to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Northampton to Portsmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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).
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Portsmouth by train.
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