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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Ruffec is to bus which costs €65 - €160 and takes 21h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Ruffec is to train and fly which takes 8h 37m and costs €150 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Ruffec?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via London Victoria, Dover, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 8m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Ruffec?

The distance between Portsmouth and Ruffec is 640 km.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Ruffec without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 20m and costs €120 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 11h 17m to get from Portsmouth to Ruffec, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Ruffec bus from?

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

Where does the Portsmouth to Ruffec bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Portsmouth and Ruffec?

Ruffec is 1h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 2:52 PM in Portsmouth and 3:52 PM in Ruffec.

Where can I stay near Ruffec?

There are 248+ hotels available in Ruffec.

Portsmouth to Ruffec - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Portsmouth to Ruffec by car ferry, car, train, bus, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry
2. Drive from Le Havre to Ruffeccar
11h 17m
€103–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffecbus
21h 8m
€69–155
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Disneyland Paris - Chessy Sudbus
4. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Poitierstrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
17h 20m
€125–281
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ruffeccar
10h 16m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain
9h 31m
€96–244
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain
10h 46m
€100–314
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
5. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain
10h 15m
€101–321
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane STN - PIS
3. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain
8h 37m
€158–369
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
4. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain
10h 18m
€154–455

Portsmouth to Ruffec by train, foot, subway, and bus

6Weekly Services

17h 20mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 640.2 km
Duration: 11h 17m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Gare de Ruffec via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Poitiers - Bus Station, and Poitiers in around 21h 8m.

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