How to travel from Lichfield to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Lichfield and Portsmouth is around 257km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lichfield 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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Train

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £50($59)
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Bus

Take the bus to Portsmouth The Hard Interchange.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Portsmouth.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance257km (160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Portsmouth

There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Portsmouth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).

The distance between Lichfield and Portsmouth is around 257km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 215km (134 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Lichfield and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Portsmouth is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lichfield Trent Valley High Level, London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

London Midland, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Lichfield and Portsmouth. Trains depart hourly 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lichfield and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dale End and Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Lichfield and Portsmouth. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Lichfield and Portsmouth. The distance is around 257km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £50 ($59).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Portsmouth

Transport options from Lichfield to Portsmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
£50($59)
hourly310km (192 miles)
Train to Southampton Central3h 55m
£87($105)
every 3 hours299km (186 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
£19($23)
4 times a week268km (166 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£45($53)
on demand257km (160 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