How to travel from Oxford to Portsmouth

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Travel Information between Oxford and Portsmouth

Distance66 miles (106 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$26 - $31
Cheapest modeBus • $26 (€24) • 2 h 35 min
Fastest modeTrain • $31 (€28) • 2 h 19 min
Popular travel companiesMegabus or CrossCountry

Travel 66 miles (106 km) by train or bus between Oxford and Portsmouth. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Oxford to Portsmouth.

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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 ExpressNX160 · NX206
03:45PM3h50
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
07:35PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange
$311One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX160 · NX206
03:45PM3h50
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
07:35PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange
$311One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC23552+Great Western RailP08385
10:19AM2h28
Oxford station (OXF)
12:47PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$871One-way
1 transfer

Other options

CrossCountryC23548+Great Western RailP08383
09:18AM2h29
Oxford station (OXF)
11:47AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$771One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC23546+Great Western RailP08381
08:16AM2h32
Oxford station (OXF)
10:48AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$771One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC23811+Great Western RailP08530+South Western RailwayL47722
09:42AM3h02
Oxford station (OXF)
12:44PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$771One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressOLOXT · NX030
09:00AM5h45
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
02:45PMPortsmouth, International Port
$561One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressOLOXT · NX030
06:40AM5h25
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
12:05PMPortsmouth, International Port
$561One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressOLOXT · NX030
12:00PM5h35
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
05:35PMPortsmouth, International Port
$561One-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 travel options from Oxford to Portsmouth. You can take a train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Portsmouth is a bus with an average price of $26 (€24).

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

Taking a bus costs $5 (€5) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $31 (€28).

The fastest way from Oxford to Portsmouth is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 19 min.

There are alternative travel options to Portsmouth that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 35 min of travel time.

The Oxford to Portsmouth distance is around 66 miles (106 km).

The average frequency per day from Oxford to Portsmouth is:

  • Around 22 buses per day.
  • 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Portsmouth from Oxford as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxford to Portsmouth:

  • Buses from Oxford to Portsmouth most often leave from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Oxford to Portsmouth:

  • You can take a bus from Oxford to Portsmouth with Megabus or National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $26 (€24) with Megabus from Oxford to Portsmouth.
  • You can travel to Portsmouth from Oxford by train with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Rail, first_great_western or Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $31 (€28) with South Western Railway from Oxford to Portsmouth.

Yes, there are direct routes from Oxford to Portsmouth with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 2 direct buses a day to Portsmouth with.

Direct services to Portsmouth tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Looking to extend your trip from Oxford to Portsmouth? Many Omio customers who go from Oxford to Portsmouth usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Southampton, Manchester, Birmingham or London Waterloo. If you're looking to explore London, Southampton, Manchester, Birmingham or London Waterloo from Portsmouth, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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