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Compare train and bus for Portsmouth to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Portsmouth to Southampton
Compare the available ways to get from Portsmouth to Southampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Southampton:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Southampton costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
Tickets start at around $19 compared to roughly $10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$9. The journey takes 51m versus 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Portsmouth to Southampton
How to get from Portsmouth to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Southampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G150026:05 AM 0h40 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 6:45 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- G15002
6:05 AM 0h40 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 6:45 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G15002
6:05 AM 0h40 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 6:45 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G15005
8:27 AM 0h41 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 9:08 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15009
10:27 AM 0h41 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 11:08 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15007
9:27 AM 0h41 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 10:08 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Southampton:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Southampton costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Southampton 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 Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Southern to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express.
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