What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Portsmouth?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Portsmouth?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at The Hard Interchange via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Exeter Central and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Exeter to Portsmouth?

The distance between Exeter and Portsmouth is 137 miles. The road distance is 127 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Portsmouth without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Portsmouth?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Exeter to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Portsmouth bus from?

Exeter to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Portsmouth train from?

Exeter to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Exeter to Portsmouth is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Exeter to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Exeter to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Exeter to Portsmouth train arrive?

Exeter to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Portsmouth is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Exeter to Portsmouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Portsmouth?

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Exeter to Portsmouth - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Exeter to Portsmouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 42m
£57–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B9
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to The Hard Interchangebus B25
5h 25m
£28–68
Drive 126.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Portsmouthcar 126.2 mi
2h 29m
£32–45

Exeter to Portsmouth by train

128Weekly Trains

3h 42mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 136.7 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Exeter Central to Portsmouth & Southsea via Salisbury in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to The Hard Interchange via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 5h 25m.

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