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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Elephant and Castle is to bus which costs £8 - £35 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £14 - £50.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Elephant & Castle / London Rd via Victoria Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at London Waterloo. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Portsmouth and Elephant and Castle is 73 miles. The road distance is 74.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £14 - £50.

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

The train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo takes 1h 31m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

Portsmouth to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

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

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

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Elephant and Castle?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £14 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £35 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Portsmouth to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Elephant and Castle?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

There are 20451+ hotels available in Elephant and Castle.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London WaterlooPortsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
1h 31m
£14–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals030
3h 35m
£8–32
Drive 73.7 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Elephant and Castle73.7 mi
1h 33m
£19–27
Train, line 35 bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Barnham
2. Take the train from Barnham to Clapham Junction
3. Take the bus from Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon to E & C / Newington Causeway35
3h 40m
£17–87

Portsmouth to Elephant and Castle by train

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Distance: 73.1 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £14–50 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 3 hours. Tickets cost £6–30 and the journey takes 3h.

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