The distance between Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Portsmouth is around 95km (59 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 → Gatwick Airport (LGW) if you're planning a return trip.
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There are several options for getting from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Portsmouth by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £18 ($21).
The distance between Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Portsmouth is around 95km (59 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 74km (46 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Portsmouth is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £18 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Portsmouth with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 25m.
Southern Service, Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Portsmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Portsmouth. We recommend that you drive to Portsmouth. instead which will take 1h 10m.
The easiest way to get to Portsmouth from Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to drive which will take 1h 10m and cost around £18 ($21).
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 1h 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Portsmouth. The distance is around 101km (63 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £20 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 25m | £20($24) | hourly | 95km (59 miles) |
Train via Guildford | 1h 40m | £34($40) | hourly | 111km (69 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | £18($21) | on demand | 101km (63 miles) |
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South Western Railway
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