How to travel from Portsmouth to Liverpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Portsmouth and Liverpool is around 402km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Portsmouth to Liverpool 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 Waterloo and then to Liverpool Lime Street.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Liverpool.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
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Drive

Drive to Liverpool One.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance402km (250 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portsmouth and Liverpool

There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Liverpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($145).

The distance between Portsmouth and Liverpool is around 402km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 318km (197 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Portsmouth and Liverpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Liverpool is to take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £120 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Liverpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Portsmouth and Liverpool. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Portsmouth to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo and Euston station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and London Midland run train services between Portsmouth and Liverpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Portsmouth and Liverpool. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portsmouth to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

National Express, Autokar Polska, FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Portsmouth and Liverpool. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Liverpool. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Portsmouth and Liverpool. The distance is around 402km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Liverpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

How do I get from Portsmouth to Liverpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Portsmouth and Liverpool

Transport options from Portsmouth to Liverpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
£120($145)
hourly431km (268 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street4h 60m
£95($115)
every 3 hours413km (257 miles)
Bus
7h 45m
£25($29)
4 times a day470km (292 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
£70($83)
on demand402km (250 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Portsmouth and Liverpool

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Airports near Liverpool

The following major airports near Liverpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Liverpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Liverpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Liverpool