What is the travel distance from Gatwick to Portsmouth?

Gatwick and Portsmouth are 47 miles (76 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gatwick to Portsmouth?

The majority of buses traveling from Gatwick to Portsmouth start their journey at London Gatwick Airport and wind up at The Hard Interchange. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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Next departures

Next departures for Gatwick to Portsmouth on November 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:55am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	1h 45m	9:40am	The Hard Interchange	Cheapest
7:55pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	1h 40m	9:35pm	The Hard Interchange	Fastest
7:55am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	1h 45m	9:40am	The Hard Interchange	No tags
7:55am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	1h 45m	9:40am	The Hard Interchange	No tags
10:10am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	1h 45m	11:55am	The Hard Interchange	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Gatwick to Portsmouth

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Portsmouth. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

48 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $15	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $50	Average Duration1h 37m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $15	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

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National Express

4/529,705 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 62 reviews, National Express was rated 4.5 stars for this trip. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $9, with the trip lasting on average 111.

National Express Gatwick Portsmouth recent customer reviews

I have used Nat Express many times. Its good value, always feel safe, in the bus. Staff always polite and helpful

Lynda H.

July 7, 2019

V. highly impressed. A tall African man in the waiting room at the station woke me up to board the bus. Without him I might have stranded. In fact I was the last person still remaining in the waiting room. Then the bus driver was so kind as well. Wonderful experience.

Onyeama O.

January 15, 2019

Good service. Wi-fi doesn’t work (from my experience stopped working back in 2016/17). Some USB plugs dont work.

Marina F.

December 6, 2018

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Where are the popular stops in Gatwick and Portsmouth?

Stops in Gatwick

A - London Gatwick Airport

Stops in Portsmouth

A - The Hard Interchange

B - Portsmouth (Rudmore Roundabout)

C - Portsmouth International Port

D - International Port

E - Hilsea Bus Stop (Drayton Garage Services)

F - Portsmouth Bus Stop The Hard F

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gatwick to Portsmouth by bus

What is the travel distance from Gatwick to Portsmouth?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gatwick to Portsmouth?

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The cheapest trip from Gatwick to Portsmouth was searched and found on Nov 8, 2025 with a price of $7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gatwick to Portsmouth, as early as possible.

What's the cheapest way to go from Gatwick to Portsmouth?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1h 50m	Avg Price$11	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 37m	Avg Price$34	Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time1h 20m	Avg Price$15	Daily Departures1

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