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Portsmouth Port Information

PORTSMOUTH PORT INFORMATION 

Travel through one of the UK’s major international ports, responsible for handling millions of customers around the world. With straightforward access from the motorway, the port is ideally located for cruises. Known as the Great Waterfront City, Portsmouth has been building a discerning reputation as a turnaround or calling cruise port.

The international cruise terminal is located within 2 miles of the city centre.

GETTING HERE

There are plenty of ways to get to Portsmouth for your cruise from Portsmouth, including by car, taxi or coach. If you are travelling here by car, you can get your car parking permit arranged through us. For more information, see our detailed guide below.

Address: Portsmouth International Port, Wharf Rd, Portsmouth PO2 8RU

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BY ROAD

The M275 motorway runs right to our door, with a long stay multi-storey car park available. There is also a drop off point outside the terminal building, alongside some 20-minute car parking bays. The postcode for directions is PO2 8SP.

CAR PARK:

There is a long stay multi-storey car park at the port. It is open 24 hours a day and is just a few minutes’ walk from the terminal building. You can access directions by typing Car Park Portsmouth International Port - Portsmouth | APCOA, International Port, Harbour Offices Continental Ferryport, George Byng Way, Portsmouth PO2 8SP into your satnav.

BY TAXI:

  • AquaCars: 02392 654 321

  • Breeze Transfers: 02392299348

  • Livingstone Private Hire Taxi: 02392372180

BY RAIL:

Direct services to Portsmouth are available from London Waterloo, London Victoria, Brighton, Gatwick Airport, Southampton, Eastleigh and Cardiff (via Salisbury and Bristol). Please alight at Portsmouth & Southsea train station, which has a taxi rank right outside. The port is a 5-minute drive, or a 20-minute walk away.

BY AIR:

The city is also perfectly located to reach London, which is 60 miles away, Heathrow and Gatwick 1 hour and 20 minutes from the port, even closer is Southampton airport 22 miles, which is only 23 minutes in the car.

PICK UP/DROP OFF:

If you are picking up or dropping off at the port, you’ll find some 20-minute parking bays directly outside the terminal.

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