How to travel from St Andrews to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between St Andrews and Portsmouth is around 233km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from St Andrews to Portsmouth by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PortsmouthSt Andrews if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus via Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade

Take the bus to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade and then to City Centre Victoria Park.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Drive

Drive to Portsmouth.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance233km (145 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Portsmouth

There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Portsmouth by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($48).

The distance between St Andrews and Portsmouth is around 233km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 626km (389 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from St Andrews and Portsmouth by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Portsmouth is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £41 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews 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

There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Portsmouth. We recommend that you drive to Portsmouth. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from St Andrews and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from St Andrews to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordesley Rail Station and Pool Meadow Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

NX West Midlands, Megabus UK, National Express and First run regular bus services between St Andrews and Portsmouth. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Pool Meadow Bus Station and then to Portsmouth The Hard Interchange. instead which will take 5h 30m.

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 St Andrews and Portsmouth. The distance is around 233km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Portsmouth is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £20 ($24).

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Compare travel optionsbetween St Andrews and Portsmouth

Transport options from St Andrews to Portsmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade + 1 similar
5h 30m
£14($17)
once daily259km (161 miles)
Bus5h 30m
£20($24)
5 times a week269km (167 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£41($48)
on demand233km (145 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