Portsmouth

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth is famous for its Naval Dock Yards and historic Ships, HMS Victory, Mary Rose and HMS Warrior.

Getting there and away

Portsmouth is accessible by road, rail and of course by sea. It is an international port for ferries to France, Spain and the Channel Islands, as well as offering a regular service to the Isle of Wight. There are also a number of marinas offering berths to visitors and local owners alike.

By road:

Portsmouth is less than 2 hours from London by road using the A3, and the M27 links the city to the motorway network if you are coming from further afield. There are several car parks to choose from to leave your car whilst you are sailing.

By rail:

There are direct routes to London, Southampton, Reading, Cardiff, Exeter, Brighton and Bristol, and also a route using a bus/rail combination from Gatwick via Woking.

By sea:

There are a whole host of options to choose from depending on where your journey starts.

Click here for an interactive map of the area.

It is a very busy area for commercial and leisure craft, and specific joining instructions will be sent to you close to your departure.