How to travel from Doncaster to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Doncaster and Portsmouth is around 358km (223 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Doncaster 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

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £65($77)
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Train to Manchester Piccadilly, Fly

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £235($275)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then take the bus to Portsmouth The Hard Interchange.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £74($87)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Portsmouth.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance358km (223 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Portsmouth

There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Portsmouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £57 ($67) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £65 ($77).

The distance between Doncaster and Portsmouth is around 358km (223 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (188 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Doncaster and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £65 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £57 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Doncaster to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

LNER, Grand Central, Hull Trains, South Western Railway and Southern Service run train services between Doncaster and Portsmouth. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Doncaster and Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Doncaster and Portsmouth. The distance is around 358km (223 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £65 ($77).

How do I get from Doncaster to Portsmouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Portsmouth

Transport options from Doncaster to Portsmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
£65($77)
every 30 mins372km (231 miles)
Train via London Kings Cross3h 45m
£57($67)
hourly392km (244 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
£235($275)
hourly425km (264 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
£235($280)
hourly465km (289 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 25m
£74($87)
4 times a week388km (241 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£63($74)
on demand358km (223 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