Portsmouth International Port handles ferries to France, Spain and the Channel Islands, and a growing number of cruise ships. For foot passengers from Epsom, a taxi is by far the simplest way to get there: you are dropped at the terminal building with your luggage, without a train to Portsmouth Harbour and a transfer across the city.
A saloon from central Epsom costs from £139, fixed at booking. The journey is around 61 miles and usually takes 1 hr 10 min.
Epsom to Portsmouth prices
| Vehicle | Passengers | Large cases | One way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon Toyota Camry or similar | 4 | 2 | £139 |
| Estate Toyota estate or similar | 4 | 4 | £159 |
| Executive Saloon Mercedes-Benz E/S-Class or similar | 3 | 2 | £199 |
| MPV Large people carrier or similar | 6 | 4 | £179 |
| MPV 8 Seater Volkswagen Multivan or similar | 8 | 8 | £219 |
| First Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class or similar | 3 | 2 | £319 |
| BMW i7 Chauffeur BMW i7 fully electric | 3 | 2 | £349 |
The A3 route
Portsmouth is one of the few long trips from Epsom where the driver does not use the M25. The usual route runs from Epsom through Leatherhead and Cobham to the A3, past Guildford, through the Hindhead Tunnel and down the A3(M) to the city. The port is at the northern end of the city, on the M275 approach, so you avoid central Portsmouth.
Foot passengers on ferries
Ferry check-in for foot passengers usually closes well before departure, so check the time on your ticket. We aim to arrive with plenty of time. For early-morning sailings, we can pick you up in Epsom in the middle of the night.
Cruises from Portsmouth
Cruise ships calling at Portsmouth use the same international port terminal. Tell us the ship and the sailing date when you book, and we plan the pickup around your check-in time. For the return, we meet you outside the terminal when you disembark. Book both ways at once and the return is 5% cheaper.
Luggage and passengers
If you are taking bikes, extra luggage or a lot of holiday kit, tell us in the booking notes. Our estates and MPVs have much more room than a saloon. The booking form shows the luggage space for each vehicle.
Isle of Wight ferries
Portsmouth is also the main crossing point for the Isle of Wight. Wightlink sails from its terminal at Gunwharf, near Portsmouth Harbour station, and the Hovertravel hovercraft leaves from Southsea seafront. These are separate from the international port, so tell us which crossing you are taking and the driver will drop you at the right place.
Other ports from Epsom
| Route | Distance | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epsom to Southampton cruise terminals | 74 miles | 1 hr 30 min | £159 |
| Epsom to Portsmouth International Port | 61 miles | 1 hr 10 min | £139 |
| Epsom to Dover Cruise Terminal | 80 miles | 1 hr 30 min | £169 |
| Epsom to Harwich International Port | 106 miles | 2 hr 5 min | £219 |
| Epsom to London International Cruise Terminal, Tilbury | 47 miles | 1 hr 5 min | £109 |
