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Compare train and bus for Salisbury to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€23) compared to roughly $16 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.23 (€-10.68). The journey takes 1h 24m versus 1h 0m 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.
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How to get from Salisbury to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salisbury to Portsmouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:56 PM1h45Salisbury11:41 PMPortsmouth$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:56 PM1h45Salisbury11:41 PMPortsmouth$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:33 PM1h14Salisbury1:47 PMPortsmouth$331One-way0 transfers
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Travel to Portsmouth 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 Salisbury to Portsmouth.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salisbury and Portsmouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Trains mostly depart from Salisbury station (SAL) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
- Travel with Salisbury Reds to go to Portsmouth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Portsmouth by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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