The distance between Leicester and Portsmouth is around 247km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Leicester to Portsmouth by train, bus and car. 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 London St Pancras International and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.
There are several options for getting from Leicester to Portsmouth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £43 ($51).
The distance between Leicester and Portsmouth is around 247km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 204km (127 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Leicester and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leicester to Portsmouth is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £43 ($51).
The cheapest way to travel between Leicester and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leicester and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Leicester to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.
East Midlands Railways and South Western Railway run train services between Leicester and Portsmouth. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Leicester and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Leicester to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
National Express run regular bus services between Leicester and Portsmouth. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leicester to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 2h 60m.
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 Leicester and Portsmouth. The distance is around 247km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leicester to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around £74 ($88).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 60m | £74($88) | every 30 mins | 281km (175 miles) |
Bus | 4h 45m | £14($17) | every 4 hours | 286km (178 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £43($51) | on demand | 247km (154 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
South Western Railway
Southern Service
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