How to travel from Oxford to Portsmouth

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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Portsmouth

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. 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 $41, and a train costs an average of $35.

Distance: 66 miles (107 km)

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$49

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Cheapest

$70

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$29

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 40m

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3h 10m

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2h 33m

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2h 3m

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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.

The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Portsmouth is a bus with an average price of $49.

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

A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Portsmouth costing on average $70.

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Portsmouth is by train with an average journey time of 2h 3m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford and Portsmouth including taking a train and bus.

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from Oxford to Portsmouth

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressOLOXT · NX030
    5:25 PM5h05
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    10:30 PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange
    $441One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressOLOXT · NX030
    5:25 PM5h05
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    10:30 PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange
    $441One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG00997+Great Western RailwayG15003
    8:16 AM2h32
    Oxford station (OXF)
    10:48 AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    $1001One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • CrossCountryG00997+Great Western RailwayG15003+SouthernG88594
    8:16 AM2h32
    Oxford station (OXF)
    10:48 AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    $1001One-way
    2 transfers
  • CrossCountryG00997+Great Western RailwayG15003
    8:16 AM2h36
    Oxford station (OXF)
    10:52 AMPortsmouth Harbour (PMH)
    $1001One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG00997+Great Western RailwayG15003+SouthernG88594
    8:16 AM2h36
    Oxford station (OXF)
    10:52 AMPortsmouth Harbour (PMH)
    $1001One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressOLOXT · NX030
    5:25 PM5h10
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    10:35 PMPortsmouth, University
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressOLOXT · NX030
    10:20 AM5h30
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    3:50 PMPortsmouth, International Port
    $591One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressOLOXT · NX030
    1:55 PM5h35
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    7:30 PMPortsmouth, International Port
    $591One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Oxford 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 Oxford to Portsmouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oxford and Portsmouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Portsmouth is a bus with an average price of $49.

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

A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Portsmouth costing on average $70.

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Portsmouth is by train with an average journey time of 2h 3m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 10m.

The distance from Oxford to Portsmouth is approximately 66 miles (107 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Portsmouth is:
  • Around 21 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford 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 Oxford to Portsmouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus 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 Oxford to Portsmouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Portsmouth by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Oxford to Portsmouth:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford 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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