How to get to Portsmouth from St Austell

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Compare coach and train for St Austell to Portsmouth

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from St Austell to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £72, while a flight costs an average of £391.

Distance: 264 km

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£97

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£54

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9h 58m

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5h 33m

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4h 18m

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The cheapest way to travel from St Austell to Portsmouth is a coach with an average price of £72.

This is compared to other travel options from St Austell to Portsmouth:

A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Austell to Portsmouth costing on average £97.

A coach is £319 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St Austell to Portsmouth costing on average £391.

The fastest way to travel from St Austell to Portsmouth is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 56m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 33m.

Coach takes on average 9h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between St Austell and Portsmouth including taking a coach and train.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 22m sooner (2h 56m by flight vs 4h 18m by car). Tickets start at around £391 compared to roughly £54 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from St Austell to Portsmouth

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

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

  • National Express
    10:2511h30
    St Austell
    21:55Portsmouth
    £931One-way
    4 changes

Cheapest

  • National Express
    10:2511h30
    St Austell
    21:55Portsmouth
    £931One-way
    4 changes

Fastest

  • National Express
    10:2511h30
    St Austell
    21:55Portsmouth
    £931One-way
    4 changes

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FAQs: St Austell 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 St Austell to Portsmouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between St Austell and Portsmouth including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from St Austell to Portsmouth is a coach with an average price of £72.

This is compared to other travel options from St Austell to Portsmouth:

A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Austell to Portsmouth costing on average £97.

A coach is £319 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St Austell to Portsmouth costing on average £391.

The fastest way to travel from St Austell to Portsmouth is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 56m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 33m.

Coach takes on average 9h 58m.

The St Austell to Portsmouth distance is approximately 264 km.
The average frequency per day from St Austell to Portsmouth is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from St Austell to Portsmouth:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newquay Cornwall Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from St Austell, Bus Station and arrive in Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
  • Trains mostly depart from St Austell station (SAU) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from St Austell to Portsmouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Loganair to go to Portsmouth by flight.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Portsmouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by coach.
Omio customers who travel from St Austell 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 St Austell to Portsmouth, you can choose from several travel options including coach and 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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