How to travel from Wolverhampton to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Wolverhampton and Portsmouth is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Wolverhampton 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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Train via Basingstoke

Take the train to Basingstoke and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £85($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Library Metro Stop and then to Portsmouth The Hard Interchange.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Portsmouth.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance259km (161 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wolverhampton and Portsmouth

There are several options for getting from Wolverhampton to Portsmouth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).

The distance between Wolverhampton and Portsmouth is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Wolverhampton and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wolverhampton to Portsmouth is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Wolverhampton and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wolverhampton and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wolverhampton to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southampton Central. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Wolverhampton and Portsmouth. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Wolverhampton and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wolverhampton to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Library Metro Stop and Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

NX West Midlands and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Wolverhampton and Portsmouth. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wolverhampton to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Wolverhampton and Portsmouth. The distance is around 259km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wolverhampton to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £87 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wolverhampton and Portsmouth

Transport options from Wolverhampton to Portsmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Basingstoke + 1 similar
3h 35m
£85($100)
every 3 hours278km (173 miles)
Train3h 45m
£87($105)
every 3 hours293km (182 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
£19($23)
4 times a week268km (166 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£45($53)
on demand259km (161 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