







Directions by Road
From the M27: Exit the M27 at Junction 12 onto the M275. Follow the signs to Southsea seafront.
From the A3: Follow the A3 south in the direction of Portsmouth. Continue onto the A3(M), signposted Portsmouth, then take the A27. On entering Portsmouth follow the signs for Southsea seafront.
Arriving by Train
Fratton Station (1.5 km)
Portsmouth & Southsea Station (1.5 km)
Portsmouth Harbour Station (2 km)
Arriving By Air
London Gatwick Airport (110 km) Bus connection: National Express coach station (2 km)
London Heathrow (150 km) Bus connection: National Express coach station (2 km)
Southampton Airport (34 km) Bus connection or Direct Train from Portsmouth to Southampton Parkway
Airport Pick ups & Drop offs
We can arrange for you to be met at the airport and driven directly to Portsmouth Language College, to your Homestay accommodation or to a place of your choice in Portsmouth. We use reliable and helpful drivers. Here are our prices:
Arriving by Bus
Direct Bus Services to Portsmouth Language College (Clarendon Road near Palmerston Road)
Bus Number |
Route |
1C |
St Mary’s Hospital – Eastney –– South Parade Pier & Seafront – Palmerston Road Shops (Southsea) & Portsmouth Language College – Portsmouth City Centre – Cosham – Paulsgrove |
6 |
Gunwharf Quays (The Hard) - Old Portsmouth – Palmerston Road Shops (Southsea) & Portsmouth Language College – South Parade Pier & Seafront –– Eastney – St Mary’s Hospital – North End – Tipner |
5 |
Fareham Bus Station – Portchester Precinct – Cosham Health Centre – Hilsea – Alexandra Park – Portsmouth City Centre – Gunwharf Quays – Clarence Pier – Palmerston Road & Portsmouth Language College – South Parade Pier |
X40 |
Catherington Lane – Wecock Farm – Waterlooville Precinct – Oaklands School – Portsmouth City Centre (Commercial Road) – Clarence Pier – Palmerston Road & Portsmouth Language College – South Parade Pier |
Nearest cities/towns:
Southsea – 0.5 km
Portsmouth - 1.5 km
Fareham - 5 km
Isle of Wight - 20 km
Chichester - 30 km
For further away, it is quicker to take a train from either Fratton Station, Portsmouth & Southsea Station (in the city centre) or Portsmouth Harbour Station (next to Gunwharf Quays and the Spinnaker Tower).
Portsmouth has direct train links to London, Southampton, Brighton, Winchester, Chichester, Salisbury, Bath, Bristol & Cardiff.