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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 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $42 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom London to Portsmouth
How to get from London to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Portsmouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Q9058610:45 AM1h59London Waterloo (WAT)12:44 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)$301One-way0 transfers
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Q909992:30 PM1h35London Waterloo (WAT)4:05 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Q9101311:00 AM1h29London Waterloo (WAT)12:29 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
Q910051:00 PM1h30London Waterloo (WAT)2:30 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)$271One-way0 transfers
Q510058:45 AM1h59London Waterloo (WAT)10:44 AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)$301One-way0 transfers
Q9100912:00 PM1h30London Waterloo (WAT)1:30 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)$301One-way0 transfers
NX03010:00 AM2h05London, Victoria Coach Station12:05 PMPortsmouth, International Port$321One-way0 transfers
NX03010:00 AM2h20London, Victoria Coach Station12:20 PMPortsmouth, University$321One-way0 transfers
NX03010:00 AM2h15London, Victoria Coach Station12:15 PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Portsmouth:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Portsmouth costing on average $13 (€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 National Express, Megabus to go to Portsmouth by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Southern, Southern to go to Portsmouth by train.
- 24 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 17 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, Southern, Southern.
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