The distance between Bristol and Portsmouth is around 163km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Bristol to Portsmouth by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Portsmouth → Bristol if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea.
There are several options for getting from Bristol to Portsmouth by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £32 ($38).
The distance between Bristol and Portsmouth is around 163km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (80 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Bristol and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bristol to Portsmouth is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £32 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bristol and Portsmouth with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 25m.
Great Western Railway run train services between Bristol and Portsmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bristol and Portsmouth. We recommend that you drive to Portsmouth. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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 Bristol and Portsmouth. The distance is around 181km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £42 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 25m | £42($50) | hourly | 163km (101 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | £32($38) | on demand | 181km (113 miles) |
The following major airports near Portsmouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.