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.
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 Portsmouth → Welshpool if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Shrewsbury and then to Wilmslow then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea.
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Basingstoke and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 20m | £245($285) | every 2 hours | 432km (269 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street + 1 similar | 4h 45m | £120($140) | every 3 hours | 357km (222 miles) |
Train | 4h 50m | £120($145) | every 3 hours | 372km (231 miles) |
Bus | 7h 25m | £16($19) | once daily | 425km (264 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | £61($72) | on demand | 349km (217 miles) |
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