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.
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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Take the train to Basingstoke and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.
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Take the bus to Library Metro Stop and then to Portsmouth The Hard Interchange.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Basingstoke + 1 similar | 3h 35m | £85($100) | every 3 hours | 278km (173 miles) |
Train | 3h 45m | £87($105) | every 3 hours | 293km (182 miles) |
Bus | 6h 25m | £19($23) | 4 times a week | 268km (166 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | £45($53) | on demand | 259km (161 miles) |
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