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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 €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €65 Average price |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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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The best way to travel from Oxford 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 Oxford to Portsmouth:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Portsmouth costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- 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.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Portsmouth by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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