The distance between Swindon and Portsmouth is around 122km (76 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Swindon to Portsmouth 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 Reading then Basingstoke and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.
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Take the bus to Blue Boar Row then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea.
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There are several options for getting from Swindon to Portsmouth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £21 ($25).
The distance between Swindon and Portsmouth is around 122km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 98km (61 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Swindon and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Portsmouth is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £21 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southampton Central. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Swindon and Portsmouth. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swindon and Portsmouth. We recommend that you drive to Portsmouth. instead which will take 1h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central and then to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Swindon and Portsmouth. The distance is around 122km (76 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £41 ($48).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Reading + 1 similar | 2hrs | £48($57) | hourly | 167km (103 miles) |
Train | 2h 35m | £41($48) | 5 times a week | 170km (106 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 15m | £20($24) | every 4 hours | 148km (92 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £21($25) | on demand | 122km (76 miles) |
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