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Portsmouth International Port is on George Byng Way, Portsmouth (postcode PO2 8SP), about 60 miles from London. It handles cruise ships and cross-Channel ferries. From London you can take a direct train from Waterloo, a National Express coach from Victoria, drive via the M275, or book a transfer straight to the terminal. This guide covers each option, plus drop-off and parking.
Portsmouth International Port: key facts
- Address: Portsmouth International Port, George Byng Way, Portsmouth PO2 8SP.
- By train: direct from London Waterloo, about 1 hour 50 minutes on average. Get off at Portsmouth & Southsea.
- From the station: a 5-minute drive or about a 20-minute walk; there's a taxi rank outside the station.
- By coach: National Express runs direct from London Victoria Coach Station and stops at the port.
- Easiest with luggage: a pre-booked transfer from your London address to the terminal.
How to Get to Portsmouth International Port from London
| Option | Route | Things to know |
|---|---|---|
| Train | South Western Railway from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea | About 1 hour 50 minutes on average, then a taxi or walk to the port |
| Coach | National Express from London Victoria Coach Station | Stops at the port |
| Car | The M275 runs directly to the port | Long-stay multi-storey car park on site |
| Pre-booked transfer | Your London address to the terminal | No changes; room for luggage |
London to Portsmouth International Port by Train
South Western Railway runs direct trains from London Waterloo to Portsmouth. Trains also run direct from London Victoria.
- Journey time: about 1 hour 50 minutes on average from Waterloo. Weekend and holiday journeys can take longer.
- Which station: get off at Portsmouth & Southsea.
- To the port: a 5-minute drive from the station, with a taxi rank outside, or about a 20-minute walk.
- Check before you travel: engineering works can affect weekend trains, so check the timetable for your travel day.
London to Portsmouth by Coach
National Express coaches run direct from London Victoria Coach Station and stop at the port, so there's no change at a station. First Bus and Stagecoach local buses also serve the port.
Driving, Drop-Off and Parking
The M275 motorway runs directly to Portsmouth International Port.
- Drop-off: there's a drop-off point outside the terminal building, with some 20-minute parking bays nearby.
- Parking: a long-stay multi-storey car park is available at the port.
- Park and ride: available, but cars can't be left overnight at the park and ride car park, so it isn't suitable for a cruise or overnight ferry.
- Taxis: there's a taxi rank outside the main terminal.
Taxi from London to Portsmouth International Port
By train, you still need to get your luggage to Waterloo and then from Portsmouth & Southsea to the port. A pre-booked transfer takes you from your London address straight to the terminal. It's usually the easier choice when:
- you have a week or two of cruise luggage;
- you're travelling as a family or group;
- your ferry or ship leaves early in the morning;
- you're staying in a London hotel before you sail.
Book a London to Portsmouth transfer
- Door to terminal: cruise and seaport transfers from any London address to Portsmouth International Port, with TfL-licensed drivers.
- Room for luggage: estates, MPVs and 16-seaters in our fleet.
- There and back: book your pickup for when you return in the same booking.
- Fixed fares: see the fare for each vehicle before you confirm. Add your ship or ferry details when you book. Get an instant fare quote.
Getting Back to London from Portsmouth
There's a taxi rank outside the main terminal for the short trip to Portsmouth & Southsea station, where trains run back to London Waterloo. Arrival times can vary, so leave some flexibility or book a transfer that collects you from the terminal. Flying home instead? The port says Heathrow and Gatwick are about 1 hour 20 minutes away.
Which Option Should You Choose?
- Travelling light: the train to Portsmouth & Southsea, then a taxi or walk.
- No change at a station: the National Express coach from Victoria.
- Driving yourself: the M275 to the port and the long-stay car park.
- Lots of luggage, a family or a group: a door-to-terminal transfer; see group transfers.
Sailing from another port? Read our Southampton, Tilbury and Harwich guides.
Portsmouth International Port FAQs
PO2 8SP. The full address is Portsmouth International Port, George Byng Way, Portsmouth PO2 8SP.
The port advises getting off at Portsmouth & Southsea. It's a 5-minute drive or about a 20-minute walk to the port, and there's a taxi rank outside the station.
About 1 hour 50 minutes on average on a direct South Western Railway train from London Waterloo. Weekend and holiday journeys can take longer.
Yes. National Express coaches run direct from London Victoria Coach Station and stop at the port.
Yes. There's a drop-off point outside the terminal building, with some 20-minute parking bays nearby.
Yes, there's a long-stay multi-storey car park at the port. Cars can't be left overnight at the park and ride car park.
Yes. There's a taxi rank outside the main terminal, and another outside Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Yes. We run transfers from any London address to Portsmouth International Port. Choose Round Trip when you book to add your return pickup, and add your ship or ferry details to the booking.
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