How to travel from Portsmouth to Liverpool

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Travel Information to Liverpool from Portsmouth

Distance197 miles (317 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$19 - $72
Cheapest modeBus • $19 (€17) • 8 h 55 min
Fastest modeTrain • $72 (€65) • 4 h 43 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Avanti West Coast

Travel 197 miles (317 km) by train or bus between Portsmouth and Liverpool. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Portsmouth to Liverpool.

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from Portsmouth to Liverpool

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

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX030 · NX550
07:40AM8h50
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
04:30PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
$521One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX030 · NX550
07:40AM8h50
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
04:30PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
$521One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

South Western RailwayQ82547 · SW055300 · L51876+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Euston
04:37PM5h26
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
10:03PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$1571One-way
4 transfers

Other options

South Western RailwayL01561+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW09615
05:22PM6h06
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
11:28PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$1251One-way
2 transfers
South Western RailwayQ82546 · SW055200 · L51886+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Euston
05:37PM5h51
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
11:28PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$1311One-way
4 transfers
South Western RailwayL01561 · L01539+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW09820
05:22PM5h58
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
11:20PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$1571One-way
4 transfers
National ExpressNX030 · NX550
06:05AM8h10
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
02:15PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
$721One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX030 · NX550
12:35PM10h10
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
10:45PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
$661One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX030 · NX550
10:50AM9h10
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
08:00PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
$841One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Portsmouth to Liverpool

Travel to Liverpool 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 Portsmouth to Liverpool.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel between Portsmouth and Liverpool including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Liverpool from Portsmouth is by taking a bus, which costs on average $19 (€17).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Portsmouth to Liverpool:

A bus is $54 (€48) less than a train with an average ticket price of $72 (€65) from Portsmouth to Liverpool.

The fastest way from Portsmouth to Liverpool is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 43 min.

There are alternative travel options to Liverpool that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 8 h 55 min of travel time.

Liverpool is approximately 197 miles (317 km) away from Portsmouth.

The average frequency per day from Portsmouth to Liverpool is:

  • 10 buses per day.
  • 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Liverpool from Portsmouth 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 when traveling from Portsmouth to Liverpool:

    The following travel companies offer services from Portsmouth to Liverpool:

    • Travel with National Express or Megabus to go to Liverpool by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Portsmouth to Liverpool tickets on Omio for $19 (€17).
    • Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or South Western Railway for trains to Liverpool. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Avanti West Coast Portsmouth to Liverpool tickets on Omio for $72 (€65).

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

    • You'll find direct buses with.
    • You can travel directly by train with.

    Direct services to Liverpool 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 trip.

    Omio customers who travel from Portsmouth to Liverpool often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham or Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Liverpool and these popular destinations at a great price.
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