The distance between Portsmouth and Bournemouth is around 83km (52 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Portsmouth to Bournemouth by train, bus, taxi 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 Southampton Central and then to Bournemouth.
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Take the bus to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.
Take a taxi to Bournemouth.
Northend Taxi Portsmouth
+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Bournemouth by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).
The distance between Portsmouth and Bournemouth is around 83km (52 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 57km (35 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Portsmouth and Bournemouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Bournemouth is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £125 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Bournemouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Portsmouth and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Portsmouth to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southampton Central. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.
Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Portsmouth and Bournemouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Portsmouth and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Portsmouth to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.
National Express run regular bus services between Portsmouth and Bournemouth. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 1h 15m.
The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Portsmouth and Bournemouth. The distance is around 83km (52 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Bournemouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around £26 ($31).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 15m | £26($31) | hourly | 86km (53 miles) |
Bus | 1h 40m | £10($12) | once daily | 84km (52 miles) |
Taxi | 1hr | £125($150) | on demand | 83km (52 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | £14($17) | on demand | 83km (52 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bournemouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.