How to travel from Norwich to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Portsmouth is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Norwich to Portsmouth by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Norwich (NWI) to Southampton (SOU).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £615($730)
Operated byKLM+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Stratford (London) and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Drive

Drive to Portsmouth.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance313km (195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Portsmouth

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Portsmouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £615 ($730).

The distance between Norwich and Portsmouth is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 260km (162 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Norwich and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Portsmouth is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £615 ($730).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stratford (London) and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Greater Anglia, South Western Railway and Southern Service run train services between Norwich and Portsmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Norwich and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Norwich to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between Norwich and Portsmouth. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Norwich and Portsmouth. Flights depart from Norwich (NWI) and arrive at Southampton (SOU) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Norwich to Portsmouth. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Norwich to Portsmouth typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Norwich (NWI) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Norwich and Portsmouth. The distance is around 313km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Portsmouth

Transport options from Norwich to Portsmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 55m
£615($730)
hourly730km (454 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
£415($495)
every 30 mins712km (442 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train4h 15m
£350($415)
hourly722km (449 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
£95($115)
hourly310km (192 miles)
Train via London Liverpool Street4h 10m
£87($105)
hourly328km (204 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
£14($17)
5 times a day306km (190 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£54($64)
on demand313km (195 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