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Compare bus and train for Peterborough to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €92 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. 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 train costs an average of €92, while a train costs an average of €92.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€92 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Tickets start at around €92 compared to roughly €46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€45. The journey takes 3h 18m versus 2h 55m 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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Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Peterborough to Portsmouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:23 AM 3h53 Peterborough 12:16 PM Portsmouth €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:23 AM 3h53 Peterborough 12:16 PM Portsmouth €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:53 AM 3h44 Peterborough 12:37 PM Portsmouth €49 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Peterborough and Portsmouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Peterborough station (PBO) and arrive in Fratton (FTN).
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway, Thameslink to go to Portsmouth by train.
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