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Compare bus and train for Norwich to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Norwich to Portsmouth
Compare the available ways to get from Norwich to Portsmouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Portsmouth:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Portsmouth costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 39m.
Tickets start at around $80 compared to roughly $69 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$11. The journey takes 4h 7m versus 3h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Norwich to Portsmouth
How to get from Norwich to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Portsmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:15 AM 9h35 Norwich 7:50 PM Portsmouth $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:15 AM 9h35 Norwich 7:50 PM Portsmouth $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:15 AM 8h15 Norwich 5:30 PM Portsmouth $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Portsmouth:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Portsmouth costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 39m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Portsmouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
- Travel with Greater Anglia, South Western Railway, Southern, Great Northern, Thameslink to go to Portsmouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Portsmouth by bus.
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