How to travel from Oxford to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Oxford and Portsmouth is around 126km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Oxford to Portsmouth by bus, 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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Train

Take the train to Basingstoke and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £57($68)
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Bus

Take the bus to Portsmouth The Hard Interchange.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Drive

Drive to Portsmouth.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance126km (78 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Portsmouth

There are several options for getting from Oxford to Portsmouth by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £22 ($26).

The distance between Oxford and Portsmouth is around 126km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 106km (66 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Oxford and Portsmouth by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oxford to Portsmouth is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £22 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Oxford 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 Oxford and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basingstoke. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Oxford and Portsmouth. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Oxford and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Oxford and Portsmouth with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 50m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Oxford and Portsmouth. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Portsmouth The Hard Interchange. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Oxford and Portsmouth. The distance is around 126km (78 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Portsmouth is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £14 ($17).

How do I get from Oxford to Portsmouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Portsmouth

Transport options from Oxford to Portsmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
£57($68)
every 2 hours144km (90 miles)
Bus
2h 50m
£14($17)
once daily140km (87 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£22($26)
on demand126km (78 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