Your Guide to Portsmouth
A waterfront city which combines compelling historical attractions with modern, vibrant food and drink establishments, Portsmouth
appeals to a variety of tastes. As one of the most important locations
in British maritime history, many of the most popular tourist
attractions are based in the waterfront area, including the Mary Rose
Museum and the magnificent HMS Victory.
How to Get to Portsmouth
Flights to Portsmouth
The nearest major airport to the city is located in Southampton, approximately 31 kilometres away. If travelling by car, Portsmouth is connected directly to Southampton Airport by the M27. The easiest way to get from the airport to Portsmouth is by rail. Southampton Airport has its own railway station, with regular services running to Portsmouth city centre. The airport is a hub for the flight operator Flybe.
Trains to Portsmouth
Portsmouth has two mainline railway stations. Managed by South West Trains, Portsmouth Harbour is situated at Gunwharf Quays and operates services to London Waterloo and Southampton Central. Portsmouth and Southsea Station is located in the city centre. Also operated by South West
Trains, this station has regular services to London Victoria, Cardiff,
Bristol and Brighton.
Buses to Portsmouth
National Express operate regular bus services to Portsmouth
from major cities such as London, Birmingham, Manchester and
Southampton. Services from London Victoria to the Hard Interchange by
the harbour can take less than two hours and leave up to sixteen times a
day.
How to Get Around Portsmouth
The main bus routes in the city are operated by Stagecoach and First
Hampshire and Dorset. Regular daily services link the city centre with
the waterfront area. Stagecoach also operate a Hoverbus service from the city centre to the Hard Interchange. Portsmouth is bicycle friendly and is connected to Route 2 of the National Cycle Network.
