How to travel from Sunderland to Portsmouth

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Sunderland to Portsmouth

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $73.

Distance: 283 miles (457 km)

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$43

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$169

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1.4 - 2.7kg

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from Sunderland to Portsmouth

How to get from Sunderland to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Sunderland to Portsmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
11:35PM12h50
Sunderland
12:25PMPortsmouth
$581One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
11:35PM12h50
Sunderland
12:25PMPortsmouth
$581One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
11:35PM12h50
Sunderland
12:25PMPortsmouth
$581One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sunderland to Portsmouth

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 Sunderland to Portsmouth.

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There are 3 options to travel between Sunderland and Portsmouth including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sunderland to Portsmouth is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Portsmouth:

A bus is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Portsmouth costing on average $73 (€59).

A bus is $92 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Portsmouth costing on average $118 (€96).

The fastest way to travel from Sunderland to Portsmouth is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 9m.

Bus takes on average 10h 45m.

The distance from Sunderland to Portsmouth is approximately 283 miles (457 km).
The average frequency per day from Sunderland to Portsmouth is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Portsmouth as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sunderland to Portsmouth:
  • Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Portsmouth, University.
  • Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sunderland to Portsmouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Portsmouth by bus.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Portsmouth by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Sunderland to Portsmouth:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Sunderland to Portsmouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Manchester, Birmingham, London Waterloo (WAT). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Portsmouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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