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Travel Information from Portsmouth to London

distanceDistance64 miles (103 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$7 - $8
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $7 (€6) • 1 h 33 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $7 (€6) • 1 h 33 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or South Western Railway

Take a train or bus to travel 64 miles (103 km) from Portsmouth to London. The most popular travel companies which serve this route 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
bus

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 Express
09:55AM2h25
Southsea, Clarence Esplanade
12:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$271One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
National Express
12:25PM2h25
Southsea, Clarence Esplanade
02:50PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$201One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
South Western Railway
12:37PM1h37
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
02:14PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$361One-way
0 transfers
Other options
South Western Railway
12:50PM1h54
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
02:44PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$361One-way
0 transfers
South Western Railway
12:22PM2h15
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
02:37PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$361One-way
0 transfers
Southern
12:05PM2h16
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
02:21PMLondon Victoria (VIC)
$391One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:30AM2h50
Portsmouth
11:20AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$251One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:44AM3h06
Portsmouth, University
01:50PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$251One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:14AM3h06
Portsmouth, University
11:20AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$251One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Portsmouth to London

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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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Travel from Portsmouth to London on Southern, Thameslink and National Express travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

    National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel from Portsmouth to London, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

      FAQs: Travel from Portsmouth to London

      FAQs: 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.
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      You can get from Portsmouth to London 2 different ways: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to London is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to London:

      Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $8 (€7) for the same trip.

      The quickest way to travel from Portsmouth to London is by train, which takes on average 1 h 33 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes on average 1 h 55 min.

      London is approximately 64 miles (103 km) away from Portsmouth.

      The average frequency per day from Portsmouth to London is:

      • 25 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route 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 mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
      • Trains mostly leave from Portsmouth Harbour and tend to arrive in London Waterloo.

      The following travel companies offer services from Portsmouth to London:

      • Travel with National Express or Bus to go to London by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Portsmouth to London tickets on Omio for $8 (€7).
      • South Western Railway or Southern can get you to London by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Southern from Portsmouth to London for $7 (€6) on Omio.

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

      • You can check for a direct train to London with South Western Railway or Southern with 25 direct trains per day.

      Direct services to London 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 journey.

      Looking to extend your trip from Portsmouth to London? Many Omio customers who go from Portsmouth to London usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you're looking to explore Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels from London, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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