Portsmouth to London Removals
From Portsmouth to London is about 78 miles by road, with a typical drive time of 1 h 30 min along the M3.
That is a comfortable same-day distance for a planned crew, which keeps the cost down and means you can sleep in your new home on moving day. We handle full house removals, man and van jobs, office moves, packing and storage on the Portsmouth to London route, and you get a fixed written quote before you commit.
Your Portsmouth to London move at a glance
- Road distance
- About 78 miles
- Typical drive time
- 1 h 30 min
- Main roads
- M3
- Move length
- Same-day move for most homes
- Direction
- Into London from the south-west
- Origin region
- South East England
How much does it cost to move from Portsmouth to London?
For a two-bedroom property, expect around £710 to £960 for the Portsmouth to London move. Your exact price depends on volume, access and the date you choose. Weekday and mid-month dates are often cheaper than Fridays and month-end, when demand peaks.
| Property size | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Studio / few items | £400 – £540 |
| 1 bedroom | £530 – £720 |
| 2 bedrooms | £710 – £960 |
| 3 bedrooms | £960 – £1,300 |
| 4 bedrooms | £1,250 – £1,690 |
| 5+ bedrooms | £1,550 – £2,090 |
Guide prices only, based on about 78 road miles. Your fixed quote depends on how much you are moving, access at both ends, the date and any extras such as packing or storage.
Removal services from Portsmouth to London
House removals from Portsmouth to London
For family homes going to London we send a full removal lorry and a crew sized to your inventory, with floor and doorway protection at both ends. Most house moves on this route are completed the same day.
Man and van Portsmouth to London
Not moving a whole house? A man and van covers the 78 miles to London for a smaller load, with the same care as a full removal. A man and van is usually the most cost-effective option for a studio or one-bedroom move on this route.
Office removals Portsmouth to London
Relocating an office to London means planning around your staff and systems. We crate IT equipment, map furniture to your new floor plan and can work evenings or weekends.
Packing service
Short on time before leaving Portsmouth? We can pack the whole home the day before, or only the breakables, using proper removal boxes and wrapping.
Storage between Portsmouth and London
If your completion dates do not line up, we can collect in Portsmouth, store your belongings securely and deliver to London when your new home is ready.
Piano and specialist items
Moving a piano, antique or large piece of art to London? We use skids, straps and extra movers, and secure it properly in the vehicle for the whole journey.
Student moves
End of term? We move student rooms between Portsmouth and London, with no minimum load and times that fit around exams.
Arriving in London
The ULEZ covers almost all of Greater London, and the Congestion Charge applies in the centre on weekdays. For your Portsmouth move, any zone charges are built into the fixed price.
Check your street's parking rules early. Most London boroughs can suspend a bay for moving day if you apply around ten working days ahead.
Moving into a London flat from Portsmouth? Ask the building manager about lift reservations and loading times before the day.
Leaving Portsmouth
Portsmouth has a Clean Air Zone. We check how the zone applies to the vehicles on your move and include any charge in your quote, so you never pay extra on the day.
Portsmouth is within easy reach of London, so even larger moves are usually completed comfortably in one day.
When leaving Portsmouth, give your utility suppliers and council at least a week's notice, and tell us about any access issues such as steep drives, steps or no parking outside.
How your Portsmouth to London move works
Tell us about your move
Call, WhatsApp or fill in the quote form with your Portsmouth and London addresses, your date and roughly what you are moving.
Get a fixed quote
We confirm the Portsmouth to London price in writing, with nothing hidden. For larger homes we can do a video survey of your Portsmouth property first.
Moving day in Portsmouth
Your crew arrives at your Portsmouth address at the agreed time, protects your furniture and loads the vehicle in the order you want to unpack.
Delivery to London
We drive the 78 miles, unload room by room and reassemble anything we took apart.
Portsmouth to London moving checklist
- Measure large furniture against doorways and stairs at the London property
- Arrange meter readings on moving day at both Portsmouth and London
- Book your Portsmouth to London move as early as you can, especially for a Friday or the end of the month
- Register with a GP and dentist near your new home in London
- Clear out anything you do not want to take to London before you get your quote
- Pack an essentials box for your first night in London: chargers, documents, medication and the kettle
- Update your council tax account in Portsmouth and set one up in London
- Take photos of wiring behind the TV and computer before packing up in Portsmouth
Portsmouth to London removals: FAQs
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Moving the other way?
London to Portsmouth removalsSame 78-mile route, in reverseNearby routes
- Gosport to London
- Fareham to London
- Ryde to London
- Havant to London
- Waterlooville to London
- Cowes to London
- Sandown to London
- Newport (Isle of Wight) to London
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