How to travel from Oxford to Portsmouth

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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Portsmouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford 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 2h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, while a train costs an average of €54.

Distance: 66 miles (107 km)

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€54

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€41

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€24

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2h 36m

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2h 6m

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3h 40m

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3h 10m

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1h 36m

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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 €50.

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

A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Portsmouth costing on average €60.

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Portsmouth is by train with an average journey time of 2h 41m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford and Portsmouth including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Oxford to Portsmouth among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €60 compared to roughly €24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-36.31. The journey takes 2h 11m versus 1h 36m 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.

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from Oxford to Portsmouth

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

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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.

  • National Express
    9:15 PM5h03
    Oxford
    2:18 AMPortsmouth
    351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    9:15 PM5h03
    Oxford
    2:18 AMPortsmouth
    351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    9:15 PM5h03
    Oxford
    2:18 AMPortsmouth
    351One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    6:00 PM5h05
    Oxford
    11:05 PMPortsmouth
    371One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    11:48 AM5h47
    Oxford
    5:35 PMPortsmouth
    391One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    5:50 PM5h15
    Oxford
    11:05 PMPortsmouth
    411One-way
    0 transfers

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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 €41.

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

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Portsmouth costing on average €54.

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Portsmouth is by train with an average journey time of 2h 36m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 40m.

The distance from Oxford to Portsmouth is approximately 66 miles (107 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Portsmouth is:
  • Around 20 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 National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Portsmouth by train.
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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Portsmouth to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Spending two to three days in Portsmouth is generally enough to explore key attractions such as the Historic Dockyard, Spinnaker Tower, and enjoy the vibrant waterfront.

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