How to travel from Newport to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Newport and Portsmouth is around 205km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Newport to Portsmouth by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Portsmouth.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance212km (132 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newport and Portsmouth

There are several options for getting from Newport to Portsmouth by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £37 ($44).

The distance between Newport and Portsmouth is around 205km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (99 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Newport to Portsmouth is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newport and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Newport and Portsmouth with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3hrs.

Great Western Railway run train services between Newport and Portsmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Newport and Portsmouth. We recommend that you drive to Portsmouth. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newport to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Newport and Portsmouth. The distance is around 212km (132 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £51 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newport and Portsmouth

Transport options from Newport to Portsmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
£51($60)
hourly205km (128 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£37($44)
on demand212km (132 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