How to travel from Chester to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Chester and Portsmouth is around 370km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Chester to Portsmouth by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Manchester Airport, plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
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Drive

Drive to Portsmouth.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance370km (230 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chester and Portsmouth

There are several options for getting from Chester to Portsmouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Chester and Portsmouth is around 370km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 293km (182 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Chester and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chester to Portsmouth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chester and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chester to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Chester and Portsmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Chester and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chester 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 Chester and Portsmouth. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Chester and Portsmouth. The distance is around 370km (230 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).

How do I get from Chester to Portsmouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Chester and Portsmouth

Transport options from Chester to Portsmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Manchester Airport, plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
£250($295)
hourly392km (244 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
£255($300)
hourly432km (268 miles)
Train + 2 similar
3h 40m
£115($140)
hourly408km (253 miles)
Train to Southampton Central4h 40m
£115($135)
every 3 hours390km (242 miles)
Train via Newport (S Wales)5h 45m
£125($150)
5 times a day424km (264 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
£23($27)
twice daily439km (273 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
£64($76)
on demand370km (230 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