The distance between Canterbury and Portsmouth is around 202km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Canterbury 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 Stratford International and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.
There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Portsmouth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($42).
The distance between Canterbury and Portsmouth is around 202km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (99 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Canterbury and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Portsmouth is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £35 ($42).
The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stratford International, Stratford station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
South Eastern Trains Service, South Western Railway and Southern Service run train services between Canterbury and Portsmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Canterbury and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
National Express run regular bus services between Canterbury and Portsmouth. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International and then to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Canterbury and Portsmouth. The distance is around 202km (125 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £75 ($89).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | £75($89) | hourly | 236km (146 miles) |
Train via London Victoria | 4hrs | £68($80) | hourly | 254km (158 miles) |
Bus | 4h 10m | £14($16) | every 4 hours | 231km (144 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | £35($42) | on demand | 202km (125 miles) |
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