How to travel from Bournemouth to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Bournemouth and Portsmouth is around 84km (52 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Portsmouth by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PortsmouthBournemouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Southampton Central and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £26($31)
Operated by

South Western Railway

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Bus

Take the bus to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade and then to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Portsmouth.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

United Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Portsmouth.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance84km (52 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Portsmouth

There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Portsmouth by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).

The distance between Bournemouth and Portsmouth is around 84km (52 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 57km (35 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Bournemouth and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Portsmouth is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £125 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southampton Central. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 10m.

South Western Railway, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Bournemouth and Portsmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bournemouth and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Portsmouth. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central and then to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 1h 10m.

The closest major airport to Portsmouth is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bournemouth and Portsmouth. The distance is around 84km (52 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around £26 ($31).

How do I get from Bournemouth to Portsmouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Portsmouth

Transport options from Bournemouth to Portsmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
£26($31)
hourly86km (53 miles)
Bus
1h 40m
£10($12)
twice daily85km (53 miles)
Taxi
1hr
£125($150)
on demand84km (52 miles)
Drive
1hr
£15($18)
on demand84km (52 miles)

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Airports near Portsmouth

The following major airports near Portsmouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Portsmouth
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Portsmouth