The distance between Portsmouth and York is around 423km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Portsmouth to York by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out York → Portsmouth if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Eastleigh then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to York.
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to York.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to York.
There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to York by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).
The distance between Portsmouth and York is around 423km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 351km (218 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Portsmouth and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to York is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Portsmouth and York. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Portsmouth to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
South Western Railway, LNER and Grand Central run train services between Portsmouth and York. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3h 30m, 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 York. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Portsmouth to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.
National Express and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Portsmouth and York. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to York. We recommend that you take the train to Eastleigh then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to York. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. The distance is around 423km (263 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £71 ($84).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 15m | £215($255) | once daily | 631km (392 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 45m | £230($270) | hourly | 440km (273 miles) |
Train to Woking, plane | 4h 20m | £285($340) | once daily | 652km (405 miles) |
Train to Woking, plane | 4h 45m | £235($275) | hourly | 479km (298 miles) |
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train | 5h 15m | £255($300) | hourly | 946km (588 miles) |
Train | 3h 30m | £71($84) | every 30 mins | 424km (264 miles) |
Bus | 7h 15m | £17($20) | 4 times a week | 472km (293 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | £74($87) | on demand | 423km (263 miles) |
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Eastern Airways
The following major airports near York offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.