How to travel from Welshpool to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Welshpool and Portsmouth is around 349km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Welshpool 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 PortsmouthWelshpool if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £245($285)
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Train via Birmingham New Street

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Basingstoke and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
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Drive

Drive to Portsmouth.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance349km (217 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and Portsmouth

There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Portsmouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($285).

The distance between Welshpool and Portsmouth is around 349km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 251km (156 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Welshpool and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Portsmouth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £245 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Southampton Central. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Transport for Wales, CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Welshpool and Portsmouth. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Welshpool and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Welshpool to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Welshpool and Portsmouth. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Shrewsbury and then to Wilmslow then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Welshpool and Portsmouth. The distance is around 349km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

How do I get from Welshpool to Portsmouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Welshpool and Portsmouth

Transport options from Welshpool to Portsmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 20m
£245($285)
every 2 hours432km (269 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street + 1 similar
4h 45m
£120($140)
every 3 hours357km (222 miles)
Train4h 50m
£120($145)
every 3 hours372km (231 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
£16($19)
once daily425km (264 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£61($72)
on demand349km (217 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