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Compare bus and train for Worthing to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Worthing to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. 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 €24, while a bus costs an average of €42.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price | €12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Worthing to Portsmouth
Compare the available ways to get from Worthing to Portsmouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Worthing to Portsmouth:
A train is €19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Worthing to Portsmouth costing on average €42.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€11. The journey takes 1h 0m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Worthing to Portsmouth
How to get from Worthing to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Worthing to Portsmouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G88591 · G261619:36 AM 1h02 Worthing station (WRH) 10:38 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
G88591 · G261619:36 AM 1h02 Worthing station (WRH) 10:38 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
G269828:54 AM 0h56 Worthing station (WRH) 9:50 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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L799149:06 AM 1h06 Worthing station (WRH) 10:12 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
G26664 · G261548:37 AM 1h03 Worthing station (WRH) 9:40 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
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L844668:02 AM 1h10 Worthing station (WRH) 9:12 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX025 · NX0303:25 AM 8h40 Worthing, Marine Parade 12:05 PM Portsmouth, International Port €38 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX025 · NX0308:45 AM 10h45 Worthing, Marine Parade 7:30 PM Portsmouth, International Port €38 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX025 · NX0305:40 AM 10h10 Worthing, Marine Parade 3:50 PM Portsmouth, International Port €39 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Worthing to Portsmouth:
A train is €19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Worthing to Portsmouth costing on average €42.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Worthing and Portsmouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from West Worthing (WWO) and arrive in Fratton (FTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Worthing, Marine Parade and arrive in Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
- Travel with Southern to go to Portsmouth by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Southern.
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