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.
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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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Liverpool Lime Street.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4hrs | £120($145) | hourly | 431km (268 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 4h 60m | £95($115) | every 3 hours | 413km (257 miles) |
Bus | 7h 45m | £25($29) | 4 times a day | 470km (292 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | £70($83) | on demand | 402km (250 miles) |
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Aer Lingus
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The following major airports near Liverpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.