How to get to Portsmouth from Hemel Hempstead

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Compare train for Hemel Hempstead to Portsmouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hemel Hempstead to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £39, while a train costs an average of £39.

Distance: 114 km

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£39

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£23

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2h 35m

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1h 34m

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The cheapest way to travel from Hemel Hempstead to Portsmouth is a train with an average price of £39.
The fastest way to travel from Hemel Hempstead to Portsmouth is by train with an average journey time of 3h 5m.
Yes, you can take a train between Hemel Hempstead and Portsmouth.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £39 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£15. The journey takes 2h 35m versus 1h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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FAQs: Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead to Portsmouth.

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You can travel between Hemel Hempstead and Portsmouth by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Hemel Hempstead to Portsmouth is a train with an average price of £39.
The fastest way to travel from Hemel Hempstead to Portsmouth is by train with an average journey time of 3h 5m.
The Hemel Hempstead to Portsmouth distance is approximately 114 km.
The average frequency per day from Hemel Hempstead to Portsmouth is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hemel Hempstead and Portsmouth as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hemel Hempstead to Portsmouth:
  • Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
  • Trains mostly depart from Apsley (APS) and arrive in Fratton (FTN).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hemel Hempstead to Portsmouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Southern to go to Portsmouth by train.
Omio customers who travel from Hemel Hempstead to Portsmouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, London Gatwick Airport, Manchester, Longford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Portsmouth and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Hemel Hempstead to Portsmouth, you can take a train.
A visit to Portsmouth typically requires 2 to 3 days to explore its main attractions, such as the Historic Dockyard, Spinnaker Tower, and Southsea Beach.

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