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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. 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 train costs an average of €27, while a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€7. The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 31m 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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How to get from Portsmouth to Horley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Horley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

3:05 PM 5h15 Portsmouth 8:20 PM Horley €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:05 PM 5h15 Portsmouth 8:20 PM Horley €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

7:55 PM 3h20 Portsmouth 11:15 PM Horley €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:54 PM 3h36 Portsmouth 6:30 PM Horley €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
2:05 AM 3h25 Portsmouth 5:30 AM Horley €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Horley as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Gatwick Airport (GTW).
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Ryde.
- Travel with Southern to go to Horley by train.
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