How to get to Portsmouth from Newport

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Compare train and coach for Newport to Portsmouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, while a train costs an average of £68.

Distance: 159 km

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£68

Average Price

£53

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Cheapest

£33

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 4m

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30m

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5h 32m

Average total duration

5h 2m

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30m

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2h 32m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Great Western Railway

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National Express

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The cheapest way to travel from Newport to Portsmouth is a coach with an average price of £53.

This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Portsmouth:

A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Portsmouth costing on average £68.

The fastest way to travel from Newport to Portsmouth is by train with an average journey time of 3h 34m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Newport and Portsmouth including taking a train and coach.
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 £68 compared to roughly £33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-34.55. The journey takes 3h 4m versus 2h 32m 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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from Newport to Portsmouth

How to get to Portsmouth from Newport by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Newport to Portsmouth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    8:406h25
    Newport
    15:05Portsmouth
    £121One-way
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  • National Express
    8:406h25
    Newport
    15:05Portsmouth
    £121One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • National Express
    8:406h25
    Newport
    15:05Portsmouth
    £121One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Newport 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 Newport to Portsmouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Newport and Portsmouth including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Newport to Portsmouth is a coach with an average price of £53.

This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Portsmouth:

A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Portsmouth costing on average £68.

The fastest way to travel from Newport to Portsmouth is by train with an average journey time of 3h 34m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 32m.

The Newport to Portsmouth distance is approximately 159 km.
The average frequency per day from Newport to Portsmouth is:
  • Around 18 coaches per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newport to Portsmouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Newport, Kingsway and arrive in Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Yarmouth and arrive in Lymington Pier.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newport to Portsmouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by coach.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Portsmouth by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Newport to Portsmouth:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
Omio customers who travel from Newport 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 get from Newport to Portsmouth, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
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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