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Compare bus and train for Portsmouth to Worthing
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Worthing among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. 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 train costs an average of $28, while a bus costs an average of $54.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Worthing:
A train is $26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portsmouth to Worthing costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Worthing take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
Tickets start at around $54 compared to roughly $15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-39.83. The journey takes 4h 40m versus 1h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Portsmouth to Worthing
How to get from Portsmouth to Worthing by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Worthing is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:35 PM6h55Portsmouth9:30 PMWorthing$481One-way0 transfers
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2:35 PM6h55Portsmouth9:30 PMWorthing$481One-way0 transfers
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2:35 PM6h55Portsmouth9:30 PMWorthing$481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Worthing:
A train is $26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portsmouth to Worthing costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Worthing take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Worthing as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Worthing station (WRH).
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Worthing, Marine Parade.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with National Express to go to Worthing by bus.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway, Southern to go to Worthing by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 2 direct trains per day with Southern.
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