By Car
There is easy access into Portsmouth on the M275 from Junction 12 of the M27, with links to the M3 and A3 connecting the city with Southampton, Chichester, London and beyond. Post code for Sat Nav: PO1 2AB
There is a Park & Ride service situated at a purpose built location on the M275 entrance to Portsmouth.
Park and Ride Portsmouth ~ the easy way into Portsmouth by car
From 29th November 2021, Portsmouth launched a Clean Air Zone to tackle air pollution levels in the city. Whilst Portsmouth Guildhall is within the Clean Air Zone, if you are travelling into the city and Clean Air Zone by private car, motorcycle or van, you will not be charged. There is a charge for non-compliant HGVs, buses, coaches, taxis and private hire vehicles – please see here for more information: Cleaner Air Portsmouth
We encourage the use of public transport wherever possible to reduce the impact on the environment.
Parking
Isambard Brunel Multi Storey Car Park has 460 spaces and is 0.2 miles from Portsmouth Guildhall.
When attending a show with us you can purchase an ‘exit ticket’ for this car park, either at the point of booking or on the day of the show.
Your pre-paid QR code/confirmation is NOT your exit ticket. Please collect this from the box office in exchange for your entry ticket. Upon entry at the Isambard Brunel Multi-Storey car park in Alec Rose Lane, Portsmouth, PO1 2BX the driver must take the entry ticket at the barrier. Upon exit, the driver must insert the ‘Exit’ ticket (collected from the box office in exchange for entry ticket) in place of the ticket taken at the barrier. The ticket costs £4.50 and is valid for 6 hours from 6pm seven days a week. This ticket may be purchased in advance or on when visiting a show having already parked in the car park.
There are a very limited number of on street parking spaces outside the venue.
For more information on car parking in Portsmouth please see Portsmouth City Council website.
By Taxi
There is a taxi rank for metered taxis on Guildhall Walk outside the venue.
Our featured Taxi partner, Aquacars, is the 3rd largest taxi provider in the UK and taxis can be ordered on 023 9265 4321 or via their app.
By Train
Portsmouth Guildhall is just across the square from Portsmouth & Southsea Train Station with frequent services operating to London Waterloo, Southampton and Brighton.
By Bus
Local and regional bus services stop at Commercial Road City Centre which is a 5 minute walk from Portsmouth Guildhall. National coach services will stop at The Hard Interchange, a 15 minute walk or short taxi ride away.
www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/hampshire
By Water
Services to Isle of Wight are operated by:
Hovertravel
Wightlink Ferries
Frequent 4 minute crossings to Gosport are operated by:
Gosport Ferry
The Breeze Transport Super-App
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