How to travel from Windsor to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Windsor and Portsmouth is around 98km (61 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Windsor to Portsmouth by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Clapham Junction and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
Operated by

South Western Railway

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 Heathrow Terminal 5 and then to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Portsmouth.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
Operated by

Minicabs Slough & Windsor

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Drive

Drive to Portsmouth.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance98km (61 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Windsor and Portsmouth

There are several options for getting from Windsor to Portsmouth by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($180).

The distance between Windsor and Portsmouth is around 98km (61 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 82km (51 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Windsor and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Windsor to Portsmouth is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £150 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Windsor and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Windsor and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Windsor to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Clapham Junction. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

South Western Railway and Southern Service run train services between Windsor and Portsmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Windsor and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Windsor to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 Heathrow Terminal 5. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, Reading Buses and National Express run regular bus services between Windsor and Portsmouth. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Windsor to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Clapham Junction 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Windsor and Portsmouth. The distance is around 98km (61 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Windsor to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £45 ($53).

How do I get from Windsor to Portsmouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Windsor and Portsmouth

Transport options from Windsor to Portsmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
£45($53)
hourly146km (91 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
£7($8)
5 times a day167km (104 miles)
Taxi
1h 15m
£150($180)
on demand98km (61 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
£17($20)
on demand98km (61 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