How to Travel from

Portsmouth to Watford

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Portsmouth Watford

Cheapest

By car (135 km)

1 h 28 min

135 km.

from $7

Other

Rideshare

1 h 28 min

135 km.

from $5.14

Bus

4 h 23 min

106 km.

from $46.59

Train operators

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Portsmouth to London

Ave. Duration:

2h 32m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$25.32–$36.71

South Western Railway

Phone:

0345 6000 650

Website:

southwesternrailway.com/

Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 32m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$48.10–$113.92

Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Woking

Ave. Duration:

1h 6m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$32.91–$75.95

Bus operators

Arriva UK

Phone:

0344 800 44 11

Website:

arrivabus.co.uk/

Bus from London Victoria to Bricket

Ave. Duration:

1h 6m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.91–$15.19

Arriva Herts and Essex

Phone:

0344 800 44 11

Website:

arrivabus.co.uk/herts-and-essex/

Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Clarendon

Ave. Duration:

1h 2m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.96

First Berkshire & The Thames Valley

Phone:

0345 646 0707

Website:

firstbus.co.uk/berkshire-thames-valley

Bus from Woking Railway Station Southside to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

45 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Watford?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Watford is to bus which costs $27.17 - $39.13 and takes 4h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Watford?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Watford is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $27.17 - $40.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Watford station. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth and arriving at Watford Junction Railway Station via London Victoria and Black Boy PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Watford?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Watford. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Watford Junction via London Waterloo and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Watford?

The distance between Portsmouth and Watford is 149 km. The road distance is 137.8 km.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Watford without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Watford without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $48.91 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Watford?

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Portsmouth to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Watford bus from?

Portsmouth to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Portsmouth station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Watford train from?

Portsmouth to Watford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Watford?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Watford is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $48.91 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27.17 - $39.13 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Watford bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Watford train arrive?

Portsmouth to Watford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Watford is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Portsmouth to Watford.

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth to Watford?

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Where can I stay near Watford?

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Four ways to Travel from Portsmouth to Watford

Transport providers

Train operators

National Express

South Western Railway

Bus operators

Arriva UK

Arriva Herts and Essex

First Berkshire & The Thames Valley

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Watford?

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Watford?

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Watford?

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Watford?

How far is it from Portsmouth to Watford?

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Watford without a car?

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Watford?

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Watford bus from?

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Watford train from?

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Watford?

Where does the Portsmouth to Watford bus arrive?

Where does the Portsmouth to Watford train arrive?

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Watford?

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth to Watford?

Where can I stay near Watford?