How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Portsmouth is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent to Portsmouth 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 PortsmouthStoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
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Drive

Drive to Portsmouth.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance314km (195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Portsmouth

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Portsmouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Portsmouth is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Stoke on Trent and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Portsmouth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Stoke on Trent and Portsmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Stoke on Trent and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Portsmouth. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Stoke on Trent and Portsmouth. The distance is around 314km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Portsmouth

Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Portsmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane + 1 similar
2h 50m
£235($280)
hourly388km (241 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
£240($285)
hourly428km (266 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
£105($125)
hourly355km (221 miles)
Train to Southampton Central4h 20m
£105($125)
every 3 hours343km (213 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
£20($24)
twice daily379km (235 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£55($65)
on demand314km (195 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