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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 €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 104 km
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m 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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This is compared to other travel options from London to Portsmouth:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Portsmouth costing on average €11.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 25 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Portsmouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Southern, Southern to go to Portsmouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Portsmouth by bus.
- 17 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, Southern, Southern.
- 24 direct buses per day with National Express.
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