Travel Information to Liverpool from Portsmouth
| 197 miles (317 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $19 - $72 | |
| Bus • $19 (€17) • 8 h 55 min | |
| Train • $72 (€65) • 4 h 43 min | |
| National 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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How to get from Portsmouth to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

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.
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