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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Liskeard among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £65, while a train costs an average of £134.
Distance: 241 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£65 Average Price Cheapest | £134 Average Price | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Liskeard:
A coach is £69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Liskeard costing on average £134.
Other travel options to Liskeard take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 21m.
Tickets start at around £65 compared to roughly £50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£15. The journey takes 7h 51m versus 4h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Liskeard from Portsmouth by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Liskeard is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Liskeard are Plymouth, Truro, St Austell, Bodmin and Par. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Liskeard on Omio.
Plymouth is a naval city in Devon known for its strong maritime history and broad waterfront. The Hoe and Barbican shape its character, while the university gives it a modern, lived-in feel.
Truro is Cornwall’s cathedral city, known for its Gothic Revival skyline and compact centre of shops and historic streets. As the county town, it has a practical local feel while staying close to rivers, countryside and the Cornish coast.
St Austell is best known for its china clay history and for being near the Eden Project on the Cornish south coast. It feels more like a working town than a resort, with beaches, gardens and harbour villages close by.
Bodmin is a historic Cornish town best known for Bodmin Jail and its close ties to Bodmin Moor. It has a practical small-town character, with local heritage and easy access to inland Cornwall’s rugged landscape.
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Liskeard:
A coach is £69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Liskeard costing on average £134.
Other travel options to Liskeard take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 21m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Liskeard as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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