The 15 Best Day Trips from Portsmouth

Nearby United Kingdom destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.

The best day trips from Portsmouth, United Kingdom - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including London, Bristol, Brent. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.

  1. 1

    London, United Kingdom

    Known for Cyberdog.

    104 km NE of Portsmouth8,961,989 people
  2. 2

    Bristol, United Kingdom

    128 km NW of Portsmouth479,024 people
  3. 3

    Brent, United Kingdom

    100 km NE of Portsmouth329,100 people
  4. 4

    Islington, United Kingdom

    107 km NE of Portsmouth319,143 people
  5. 5

    Reading, United Kingdom

    74 km N of Portsmouth318,014 people
  6. 6

    Brighton, United Kingdom

    67 km E of Portsmouth283,870 people
  7. 7

    Southampton, United Kingdom

    25 km NW of Portsmouth269,781 people
  8. 8

    Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

    140 km N of Portsmouth256,385 people
  9. 9

    City of Westminster, United Kingdom

    102 km NE of Portsmouth247,614 people
  10. 10

    Bexley, United Kingdom

    112 km NE of Portsmouth228,000 people
  11. 11

    Luton, United Kingdom

    129 km N of Portsmouth225,262 people
  12. 12

    Barking, United Kingdom

    116 km NE of Portsmouth218,534 people
  13. 13

    Archway, United Kingdom

    108 km NE of Portsmouth215,667 people
  14. 14

    Croydon, United Kingdom

    95 km NE of Portsmouth173,314 people
  15. 15

    Ilford, United Kingdom

    117 km NE of Portsmouth168,168 people

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Portsmouth?
Popular day trips from Portsmouth include London, Bristol, Brent, Islington, Reading. All are within about 150 km.
How far are day trips from Portsmouth?
These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Portsmouth. The closest is Southampton, about 25 km NW.
How do you plan day trips from Portsmouth?
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