How to travel from Portsmouth to London

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Travel Information between Portsmouth and London

Distance64 miles (103 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$6 - $13
Cheapest modeBus • $6 (€6) • 2 h 5 min
Fastest modeTrain • $13 (€12) • 1 h 31 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or South Western Railway

Take a train or bus to travel 64 miles (103 km) to London from Portsmouth. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or South Western Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Portsmouth to London.

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from Portsmouth to London

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

Our recommendation

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

National ExpressNX030
10:49AM2h31
Portsmouth, University
01:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

SouthernP41262_W60060
01:33PM2h12
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
03:45PMLondon Victoria (VIC)
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

South Western RailwayL73461
03:20PM1h31
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
04:51PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$331One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SouthernP41232_W60044
10:33AM2h12
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
12:45PMLondon Victoria (VIC)
$241One-way
0 transfers
SouthernP41242_W60050
11:33AM2h12
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
01:45PMLondon Victoria (VIC)
$191One-way
0 transfers
SouthernP41226_W60041
10:08AM2h07
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
12:15PMLondon Victoria (VIC)
$271One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX030
09:00AM3h20
Portsmouth, University
12:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$201One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX030
09:20AM3h00
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
12:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$251One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX030
11:05AM2h15
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
01:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$251One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Portsmouth to London

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Portsmouth to London, 52,33% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Portsmouth to London and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Portsmouth to London

Travel to London 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 London.

FAQs

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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to London is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $6 (€6) compared to other travel options to London:

Taking a bus costs $6 (€6) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $13 (€12).

The quickest way to travel to London from Portsmouth is by train, which takes on average 1 h 31 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 5 min of travel time.

The distance is approximately 64 miles (103 km) from Portsmouth to London.

The average frequency per day from Portsmouth to London is:

  • 32 buses a day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Portsmouth to London 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 from Portsmouth to London:

  • Buses from Portsmouth to London most often leave from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in London Waterloo.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Portsmouth to London:

  • You can go to London from Portsmouth by bus with National Express. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $6 (€6) with National Express from Portsmouth to London on Omio.
  • You can take a train from Portsmouth to London with South Western Railway or Southern. Cheap tickets can be found for $13 (€12) with Southern from Portsmouth to London.

Yes, there are direct services available from Portsmouth to London with the following travel companies:

  • 27 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 6 direct trains per day with South Western Railway or Southern.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to London from Portsmouth.

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

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