How to travel from Isle of Man to Portsmouth, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Man and Portsmouth is around 506km (314 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Isle of Man to Portsmouth by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Portsmouth → Isle of Man if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Southampton (SOU).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£395($465)
Loganair
+ 4 others4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.
- Duration10h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£83($100)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to London Euston and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£185($215)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Liverpool then drive to Portsmouth.
- Duration7hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£130($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Man and Portsmouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Man to Portsmouth by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £83 ($100) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).
The distance between Isle of Man and Portsmouth is around 506km (314 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Isle of Man and Portsmouth by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Man to Portsmouth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Man and Portsmouth is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £83 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Man and Portsmouth. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Man and Portsmouth. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Isle of Man and Portsmouth. Flights depart from Isle Of Man (IOM) and arrive at Southampton (SOU) - via Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Isle of Man to Portsmouth. There is however a flight that goes via Edinburgh (EDI). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Isle of Man to Portsmouth typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Isle Of Man (IOM) and and arrive into Southampton (SOU).
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Man to Portsmouth. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 2h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Man to Portsmouth is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Man and Portsmouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 3h 10m | £395($465) | hourly | 833km (517 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 45m | £140($165) | hourly | 541km (336 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 25m | £255($300) | hourly | 515km (320 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), Train | 3h 30m | £340($405) | hourly | 561km (348 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 3h 45m | £145($175) | hourly | 506km (314 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 10h 30m | £83($100) | twice daily | 601km (373 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 6h 55m | £185($215) | twice daily | 564km (350 miles) |
| Ferry to Liverpool, train | 7h 50m | £185($215) | twice daily | 546km (339 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 9h 35m | £88($105) | 4 times a week | 511km (318 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7hrs | £130($150) | twice daily | 531km (330 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Man and Portsmouth
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Blue Islands Limited
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Train operators
Southern Service
South Western Railway
London Midland
Bus companies
Airports near Portsmouth
The following major airports near Portsmouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Portsmouth
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Portsmouth