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Compare train and coach for Bedford to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 155 km
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£39 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Portsmouth from Bedford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Bedford to Portsmouth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Bedford to Portsmouth
Travel to Portsmouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bedford to Portsmouth.

There are 2 travel options from Bedford to Portsmouth: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Portsmouth is by taking a train with average ticket prices of £22 compared to other travel options to Portsmouth:
Taking a train costs £8 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of £30.
The quickest way to travel to Portsmouth from Bedford is by train, which takes on average 3 h 25 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Portsmouth by coach takes 6 h 20 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 95 miles from Bedford to Portsmouth.
The average frequency per day from Bedford to Portsmouth is:
- 21 coaches a day.
- 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Bedford to Portsmouth as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Bedford to Portsmouth:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bedford to Portsmouth:
- You can travel from Bedford to Portsmouth by coach with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £30 with National Express from Bedford to Portsmouth.
- You can take a train from Bedford to Portsmouth with Southern, South Western Railway, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. Cheap tickets can be found for £22 with South Western Railway from Bedford to Portsmouth.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bedford to Portsmouth with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by coach with.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Portsmouth tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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