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.
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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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea.
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Take the train to London Euston 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Manchester Airport, plane + 1 similar | 3h 10m | £250($295) | hourly | 392km (244 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 15m | £255($300) | hourly | 432km (268 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 3h 40m | £115($140) | hourly | 408km (253 miles) |
Train to Southampton Central | 4h 40m | £115($135) | every 3 hours | 390km (242 miles) |
Train via Newport (S Wales) | 5h 45m | £125($150) | 5 times a day | 424km (264 miles) |
Bus | 6h 50m | £23($27) | twice daily | 439km (273 miles) |
Drive | 4h 5m | £64($76) | on demand | 370km (230 miles) |
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