What is the cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth?

The cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £5 - £24 and takes 3h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth?

The fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £14 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Elephant and Castle and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from London College of Comm and arriving at University of Portsmouth via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Elephant and Castle and Portsmouth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth?

The distance between Elephant and Castle and Portsmouth is 73 miles. The road distance is 74 miles.

How do I travel from Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth without a car?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £14 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth?

The train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea takes 1h 28m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth bus from?

Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth train from?

Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £14 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £24 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at University of Portsmouth station.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth train arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Can I drive from Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth?

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Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & SouthseaLondon Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
1h 28m
£14–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to University of Portsmouth030
3h 58m
£5–24
Drive 73.6 mi
1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth73.6 mi
1h 33m
£19–27
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London College of Comm to Victoria StationC10
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & SouthseaLondon Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 1m

Elephant and Castle to Portsmouth by train

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Distance: 73.1 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England and Portsmouth, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £14–45 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to University of Portsmouth hourly. Tickets cost £5–24 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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