Where is Portsmouth?
Portsmouth is centrally located on the South Coast of England, situated in Hampshire - enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the city and the surrounding area from the famous Emirates Spinnaker Tower.
Portsmouth is the country's only island city with miles of beautiful waterfront to explore and see. There are world class visitor attractions that include waterfront shopping, a rich calendar of events and a fascinating history to discover.
Portsmouth is a great base to explore England's south coast - with the South Downs National Park and the New Forest National Park on the doorstep.
The City of Portsmouth
The New Forest, Hampshire
South Downs Park
By Road
Portsmouth enjoys excellent road connections to London and Britain's motorway network, especially via the M27, M3 and A3/M25.
National Express coaches operate a regular service to and from Portsmouth. The coaches terminate at Portsmouth Harbour where local bus services run to and from the heart of this historic city.
Parking
Portsmouth's Park and Ride service is open daily and offers commuters and visitors a quick easy way into the centre of Portsmouth, the Historic Dockyard, and Gunwharf Quays shopping area.
Teachers can access discounted parking permits for use within the city, where their school is in a restricted parking zone. This offers excellent value for money.
By Train
Portsmouth is well connected by train. There are regular services to London and the South Coast. Travelling to London by train. The average journey time between Portsmouth and London is 2 hours 7 minutes. The fastest journey time is 1 hour 26 minutes.
By Air
There are four airports within an hour’s travelling distance of Portsmouth. Southampton International Airport is Portsmouth's closest airport. Bournemouth airport is 50 miles from Portsmouth. London's Gatwick and Heathrow airports are roughly 60 miles away.
