The distance between Bradford and Portsmouth is around 407km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bradford to Portsmouth by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.
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There are several options for getting from Bradford to Portsmouth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £75 ($89).
The distance between Bradford and Portsmouth is around 407km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 336km (209 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Bradford and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bradford to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £75 ($89).
The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds, London Kings Cross, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
LNER and South Western Railway run train services between Bradford and Portsmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bradford and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bradford to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.
FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Bradford and Portsmouth. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 4h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bradford and Portsmouth. The distance is around 407km (253 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £75 ($89).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 10m | £75($89) | hourly | 434km (270 miles) |
Bus | 6h 50m | £24($28) | twice daily | 453km (281 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | £71($84) | on demand | 407km (253 miles) |
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The following major airports near Portsmouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.