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Compare train and bus for Portsmouth to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Portsmouth to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX03010:05 AM2h15Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange12:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$291One-way0 transfers
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Q938056:37 PM2h06Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)8:43 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Q664816:51 PM1h31Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)8:22 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$271One-way0 transfers
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Q666746:20 PM1h32Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)7:52 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$301One-way0 transfers
X31601_X539066:08 PM2h12Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)8:20 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)$391One-way0 transfers
X31560_X315186:33 PM2h15Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)8:48 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)$391One-way0 transfers
NX0309:49 AM2h31Portsmouth, University12:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$291One-way0 transfers
NX0308:30 AM2h50Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange11:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$291One-way0 transfers
NX03010:50 AM3h00Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange1:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to London:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to London costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 24 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and London 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 London Waterloo (WAT).
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Southern to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to London by bus.
- 22 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, Southern.
- 24 direct buses per day with National Express.
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