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Getting around Portsmouth and Southampton

We have not yet assessed getting around Portsmouth and Southampton. The official links below, and the region guide, are the place to start.

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Stations, bridges and harbours from our guide where we hold a photo; each links to the area page that lists it.

Ohne Auto

Anreise

Mit dem Zug

South Western Railway runs from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour in about 90 minutes, according to the Historic Dockyard, and to Southampton Central in about 1 hour 20 minutes, according to Visit Southampton. Great Western Railway links the two cities in about 50 minutes. 1

South Western Railway (opens in new tab) · Visit Southampton: getting here (opens in new tab) · Visit Portsmouth: by train (opens in new tab)

Mit dem Reisebus

Most national coaches to Portsmouth stop at The Hard Interchange by the Historic Dockyard. Southampton's National Express coach station is on Harbour Parade; Visit Southampton says coaches to London Victoria take about 2 to 3 hours. 2

National Express (opens in new tab) · Historic Dockyard: getting to us (opens in new tab)

Mit dem Flugzeug

Southampton Airport is about 22 miles from Portsmouth, according to Visit Portsmouth. Trains from Southampton Airport Parkway reach Southampton Central in under 10 minutes. Gatwick and Heathrow are about 60 miles from Portsmouth. 3

Southampton Airport guide (opens in new tab) · Visit Portsmouth: by air (opens in new tab)

By sea

From Portsmouth, Brittany Ferries sail to France and Spain and Condor Ferries to the Channel Islands; Wightlink and Hovertravel cross to the Isle of Wight. From Southampton, Red Funnel runs from Town Quay to the Isle of Wight. 4

Visit Portsmouth: ferries and hovercraft (opens in new tab) · Red Funnel (opens in new tab) · Ferry ports guide (opens in new tab)

Vor Ort

Walk the Portsmouth waterfront

Visit Portsmouth describes a flat walk from the Historic Dockyard past Gunwharf Quays, Old Portsmouth and Clarence Pier to the D-Day Story and Southsea Castle. 5

Gosport Ferry

The ferry from Portsmouth Harbour to Gosport runs every 15 minutes and takes 4 minutes, according to the operator. 6

Southampton on foot and by bus

Visit Southampton says the centre is mostly flat. Bluestar is the main bus operator, and the Quayconnect bus links Southampton Central with Town Quay every 35 minutes. 7

Between the two cities

Great Western Railway trains run between Southampton and Portsmouth in about 50 minutes, according to Visit Southampton. 8

Haltestellen in der Nähe jedes Gebiets

From our area guides (Portsmouth and Southampton): the stations and stops listed for each base. See each area's Getting there page for more.

Portsmouth Harbour & Old Portsmouth
  • Portsmouth Harbour station: South Western Railway trains from London Waterloo. At The Hard, about 200 yards from the Dockyard entrance
  • The Hard Interchange: Local buses and most national coaches. Next to the station and the Dockyard's Victory Gate
  • Gosport Ferry: Foot ferry to Gosport every 15 minutes. A 4-minute crossing, according to the operator
  • Wightlink: Car ferry to Fishbourne and passenger catamaran to Ryde. Isle of Wight services; check Wightlink for times

Portsmouth Harbour & Old Portsmouth: getting there

Southsea
  • Portsmouth and Southsea station: South Western Railway and Southern. In the city centre, north of Southsea
  • Park & Ride PR1: From the site off junction 1 of the M275. Every 15 minutes to the city centre and The Hard; extended to Southsea on summer weekends
  • Hovertravel: Hovercraft from Southsea seafront to Ryde Pier. Under 10 minutes, according to the operator

Southsea: getting there

Southampton Old Town & City Centre
  • Southampton Central: South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry. The main station, west of the Civic Centre
  • Quayconnect bus: Southampton Central to the Red Funnel terminals at Town Quay. Every 35 minutes, about 7 minutes' ride
  • Red Funnel: Red Jet and vehicle ferries from Town Quay to the Isle of Wight. Foot passengers from 30 minutes, vehicles from 60 minutes, according to the operator
  • National Express coach station: Coaches to London Victoria and beyond. On Harbour Parade; about 2-3 hours to London
  • Southampton Airport Parkway: Trains to Southampton Central. Under 10 minutes, according to Visit Southampton

Southampton Old Town & City Centre: getting there

Hier werden keine Fahrpläne oder Fahrpreise übernommen: Prüfen Sie beim Betreiber oder bei Traveline für den Tag Ihrer Reise. Taxis und Fahrdienst-Apps gibt es in den meisten Städten, doch zu ländlichen Gebieten liegen uns keine belegten Abdeckungsdaten vor, verlassen Sie sich also nicht kurzfristig darauf.

Mit dem Auto

Mit dem Auto und Park & Ride

Portsmouth's Park & Ride is off junction 1 of the M275, with PR1 buses every 15 minutes to the city centre and The Hard. Southampton is reached by the M3 and M27; its Park & Ride runs on weekends and bank holidays. 9

Allgemeine Regeln (Linksverkehr, Führerscheine, Kreisverkehre, Tempolimits in mph, Parken, Mautgebühren, Laden von E-Autos): Driving in Britain. Ladepunkte: Zapmap (opens in new tab).

Von und zu anderen Regionen

Luftlinienentfernung von unseren Regionszentren und die schnellste Zugzeit, die National Rail auf seinen Zielseiten veröffentlicht (kein Fahrplan; sie kann einen Umstieg enthalten). Wo wir keine Angabe fanden, sagen wir das. Die vollständige Tabelle finden Sie unter Getting between regions.

Distance and fastest published train time from Portsmouth and Southampton to other regions
Von oder nachLuftlinieSchnellster Zug (National Rail)Hinweise
Bath 97 km (61 miles) Keine offizielle Angabe gefunden. National Rail prüfen (opens in new tab) —
Bristol 116 km (72 miles) Keine offizielle Angabe gefunden. National Rail prüfen (opens in new tab) —
Cambridge 178 km (111 miles) Keine offizielle Angabe gefunden. National Rail prüfen (opens in new tab) —
Cardiff 152 km (94 miles) 2 h 21 min 10 National Rail's Cardiff page gives Southampton to Cardiff as 2 hr 21 min and Portsmouth to Cardiff as 3 hr 13 min.
Cornwall 277 km (172 miles) Keine offizielle Angabe gefunden. National Rail prüfen (opens in new tab) —
Edinburgh 582 km (362 miles) Keine offizielle Angabe gefunden. National Rail prüfen (opens in new tab) —
Glasgow 592 km (368 miles) Keine offizielle Angabe gefunden. National Rail prüfen (opens in new tab) —
Liverpool 308 km (192 miles) Keine offizielle Angabe gefunden. National Rail prüfen (opens in new tab) —
London 107 km (67 miles) Keine offizielle Angabe gefunden. National Rail prüfen (opens in new tab) —
Manchester 300 km (187 miles) Keine offizielle Angabe gefunden. National Rail prüfen (opens in new tab) —
Nordirland 562 km (349 miles) Keine offizielle Angabe gefunden. National Rail prüfen (opens in new tab) —
Oxford 100 km (62 miles) Keine offizielle Angabe gefunden. National Rail prüfen (opens in new tab) —
Stratford & Warwickshire 158 km (98 miles) Keine offizielle Angabe gefunden. National Rail prüfen (opens in new tab) —
Die Cotswolds 122 km (76 miles) Keine offizielle Angabe gefunden. National Rail prüfen (opens in new tab) —
The Jurassic Coast 94 km (58 miles) Keine offizielle Angabe gefunden. National Rail prüfen (opens in new tab) —
The Lake District 420 km (261 miles) Keine offizielle Angabe gefunden. National Rail prüfen (opens in new tab) —
The Peak District 269 km (167 miles) Keine offizielle Angabe gefunden. National Rail prüfen (opens in new tab) —
Schottisches Hochland 745 km (463 miles) Keine offizielle Angabe gefunden. National Rail prüfen (opens in new tab) —
Wales 239 km (148 miles) Keine offizielle Angabe gefunden. National Rail prüfen (opens in new tab) —
York 346 km (215 miles) Keine offizielle Angabe gefunden. National Rail prüfen (opens in new tab) —

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Stationen in unseren Daten

28 stations and stops (Portsmouth and Southampton)

OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), via Overpass API. Fetched 2026-11-03. This is the list behind the near-me page, not a complete list of stations.

  • Bitterne (rail), South Western Railway
  • Botley (rail), South Western Railway
  • Bursledon (rail), South Western Railway
  • Chapel Road (station)
  • Cosham (rail), South Western Railway
  • Dragonfly Halt (station)
  • Exbury Central (station)
  • Exbury North (station)
  • Fareham (rail), South Western Railway
  • Fareham Bus Station (bus)
  • Fratton (rail), South Western Railway
  • Gosport Bus Interchange (bus)
  • Hamble (rail), South Western Railway
  • Hilsea (rail), South Western Railway
  • Hythe Pier (station)
  • Hythe Town (station)
  • National Express Southampton Coach Station (bus)
  • Netley (rail), South Western Railway
  • Piccadilly (station)
  • Portchester (rail), South Western Railway
  • Portsmouth and Southsea (rail), South Western Railway
  • Portsmouth Harbour (rail), South Western Railway
  • Sholing (rail), South Western Railway
  • Southampton Central (rail), South Western Railway
  • St Denys (rail), South Western Railway
  • Swanwick (rail), South Western Railway
  • The Hard Interchange (bus)
  • Woolston (rail), South Western Railway

Offizielle Links

More on Portsmouth and Southampton: Portsmouth and Southampton guide · how to get there

Häufige Fragen

Can I get around Portsmouth and Southampton without a car?

We have not yet assessed getting around Portsmouth and Southampton. The official links below, and the region guide, are the place to start.

Do I need to check a driving zone in Portsmouth and Southampton?

We found no charging or low emission zone for Portsmouth and Southampton in the official pages we read. Check the council site before you drive in.

Quellen

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  1. South Western Railway (opens in new tab), southwesternrailway.com
  2. National Express (öffnet in neuem Tab), nationalexpress.com
  3. Southampton Airport guide (opens in new tab), /airports/southampton/
  4. Visit Portsmouth: ferries and hovercraft (opens in new tab), visitportsmouth.co.uk
  5. Visit Portsmouth: walkable Portsmouth (opens in new tab), visitportsmouth.co.uk
  6. Gosport Ferry (opens in new tab), gosportferry.co.uk
  7. Visit Southampton: getting around (opens in new tab), visitsouthampton.co.uk
  8. Visit Southampton: getting here (opens in new tab), visitsouthampton.co.uk
  9. Visit Portsmouth: Park & Ride (opens in new tab), visitportsmouth.co.uk
  10. National Rail: Visit Cardiff by train (öffnet in neuem Tab), nationalrail.co.uk