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Compare train and bus for London to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 104 km
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Portsmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Portsmouth.
There are 2 ways to get from London to Portsmouth: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel between London and Portsmouth is a coach with an average price of €7.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Portsmouth:
Taking a coach costs €11 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €18.
The fastest way to get to Portsmouth from London is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 27 min.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Coach takes 2 h on average.
You should expect to travel around 103 km from London to Portsmouth.
The average frequency per day from London to Portsmouth is:
- 32 coaches a day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from London to Portsmouth as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Portsmouth:
- Coaches from London to Portsmouth most often leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
- Trains most often depart from London at London Waterloo and arrive in Portsmouth at Portsmouth Harbour.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Portsmouth:
- You can travel by coach between London and Portsmouth with National Express or Megabus, and you can find National Express London to Portsmouth tickets for €7 on Omio.
- You can go to Portsmouth from London by train with South Western Railway or Southern. You'll see cheap train tickets for €18 with Southern from London to Portsmouth on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Portsmouth with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to Portsmouth with National Express with 27 direct coaches per day.
- You'll find 3 direct trains a day to Portsmouth with South Western Railway or Southern.
Direct services to Portsmouth tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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