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Compare bus, train, and flight for Sheffield to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $294.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$294 Average price | $128 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Sheffield to Portsmouth:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Portsmouth costing on average $86.
A bus is $193 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to Portsmouth costing on average $227.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 7h 52m.
Tickets start at around $33 compared to roughly $77 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44. The journey takes 7h 22m versus 4h 13m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Portsmouth:
A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Portsmouth costing on average $128.
A bus is $246 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to Portsmouth costing on average $294.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 42m.
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Portsmouth as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Portsmouth, University.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Portsmouth by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, South Western Railway to go to Portsmouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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