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 an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 11h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a bus costs an average of $46.

Distance: 283 miles (457 km)

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11h 1m

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10h 31m

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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 ExpressNX598 · NX030
    1:10 AM11h05
    Sunderland, Interchange
    12:15 PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange
    $461One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX598 · NX030
    1:10 AM11h05
    Sunderland, Interchange
    12:15 PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange
    $461One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LoganairBA4011
    7:50 PM1h15
    Newcastle Airport
    9:05 PMSouthampton Airport
    $2311One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayC01925+South Western RailwayL79644+Tyne and Wear MetroTW026200+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo
    8:48 AM6h09
    Sunderland station (SUN)
    2:57 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    $1261One-way
    3 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayC02002+South Western RailwayL79635+Northern RailC31762+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo
    8:19 AM6h24
    Sunderland station (SUN)
    2:43 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    $1461One-way
    3 transfers
  • CrossCountryW29873+London North Eastern RailwayC02015+South Western RailwayL79654+Northern RailP28640
    9:07 AM6h37
    Sunderland station (SUN)
    3:44 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    $1461One-way
    4 transfers
  • National ExpressNX598 · NX030
    1:10 AM11h10
    Sunderland, Interchange
    12:20 PMPortsmouth, University
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX426 · NX030
    8:20 AM11h20
    Sunderland, Interchange
    7:40 PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX426 · NX030
    8:20 AM11h25
    Sunderland, Interchange
    7:45 PMPortsmouth, University
    $511One-way
    1 transfer
  • LoganairLM0539
    7:50 PM1h15
    Newcastle Airport
    9:05 PMSouthampton Airport
    $2321One-way
    0 transfers
  • LoganairLM0533
    8:30 AM1h15
    Newcastle Airport
    9:45 AMSouthampton Airport
    $2621One-way
    0 transfers
  • LoganairBA4003
    8:30 AM1h15
    Newcastle Airport
    9:45 AMSouthampton Airport
    $2621One-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 $46 (€37).

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

A bus is $61 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Portsmouth costing on average $107 (€86).

A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Portsmouth costing on average $116 (€94).

The fastest way to travel from Sunderland to Portsmouth is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 13m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 57m.

Bus takes on average 11h 1m.

The distance from Sunderland to Portsmouth is approximately 283 miles (457 km).
The average frequency per day from Sunderland to Portsmouth is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 5 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:
  • Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
  • Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
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, FlixBus to go to Portsmouth by bus.
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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Portsmouth to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Spending two to three days in Portsmouth is generally enough to explore key attractions such as the Historic Dockyard, Spinnaker Tower, and enjoy the vibrant waterfront.

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