How to travel from Holyhead to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Holyhead and Portsmouth is around 487km (303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Holyhead to Portsmouth by train, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £280($335)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Portsmouth.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance487km (303 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Portsmouth

There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Portsmouth by train, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £155 ($185) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £280 ($335).

The distance between Holyhead and Portsmouth is around 487km (303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 370km (230 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Holyhead and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Portsmouth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £280 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £155 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Holyhead to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chester, London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway and Great Western Railway run train services between Holyhead and Portsmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Holyhead and Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Holyhead and Portsmouth. The distance is around 487km (303 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).

How do I get from Holyhead to Portsmouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Holyhead and Portsmouth

Transport options from Holyhead to Portsmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5hrs
£280($335)
hourly527km (328 miles)
Ferry and Plane5h 55m
£325($385)
4 times a day594km (369 miles)
Train to Chester, plane6h 10m
£300($360)
hourly567km (352 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
£160($190)
hourly543km (337 miles)
Train via Newport (S Wales)7h 30m
£155($185)
every 4 hours560km (348 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
£84($100)
on demand487km (303 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