International Office
Arrival in the UK
Arriving at Heathrow Airport
We offer an airport pickup service (cost: £20 non refundable) from London Heathrow Airport to meet all new international and EU students and bring you to your accommodation in Portsmouth by taxi:
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 25 January only | for arrivals between 0800 and 1700 | London Heathrow (all terminals) |
You must book this service online before the deadline of Friday 20 January. The deadline for this service has now passed.
Missed the Airport Pickup service?
We advise you try to organise your arrival to coincide with the airport pick-up times above. If you arrive at Heathrow on another day, you will have to make your own way to Portsmouth.
DO NOT TAKE AN AIRPORT TAXI FROM HEATHROW TO PORTSMOUTH AS THIS COULD COST APPROXIMATELY £200. If you decide to take a taxi, please contact one of the following companies in advance:
- AquaCars: Tel +44 (0)23 9283 8888, www.aqua-cars.co.uk
- Smiths for Airports: Tel +44 (0)23 9283 1111, www.smithsforairports.co.uk
You can also travel to Portsmouth from Heathrow Airport by bus:
- From: Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- To: Portsmouth Harbour ('The Hard') Bus Station
Direct coaches to Portsmouth take approx 2.5 hours. You can purchase your tickets in advance on the National Express website or on the day at the Central Bus Station ticket desk (however there may be long queues and you may not get your preferred time of travel).
Please Note: Once you arrive at Portsmouth Harbour Bus Station, you will need to take a taxi from there to your destination in the City, so please ensure that you have sufficient cash with you (approx £5 to £10, depending on your destination).
