It takes an average of 2h 5m to travel from London to Portsmouth by train, over a distance of around 63 miles (102 km). There are normally 334 trains per day traveling from London to Portsmouth and tickets for this journey start from $9.18 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:08 | |
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Last train | 22:48 | |
Departure station | London | |
Arrival station | Portsmouth | |
Journey time | From 1h 24m | |
Distance | 63 miles (102 km) | |
Frequency | 334 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From $9.18 | |
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Considering a trip to the South Coast and need more information on the journey by train from London to Portsmouth? Look no further!
On average, the journey from London to Portsmouth by train takes around 2 hours and 8 minutes, although the fastest services can take you there in as little as 1 hour and 24 minutes. Each day, there are around 293 direct trains running on this route, so you don’t need to worry about changing along the way.
When traveling on this route, you have two services to choose from. If you decide to travel with South Western Railway, you’ll board a train at London Waterloo station. If you opt for a Southern service, your journey will start at London Victoria station. No matter who you travel with, you’ll enjoy onboard amenities such as comfortable seating and free WiFi on most services. Before you know it, your train will arrive at Portsmouth and Southsea station.
Once you’ve arrived, you can begin to explore some of Portsmouth’s most famous sights, including the Spinnaker Tower, Southsea Castle and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard – home to HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Museum.
Hoping to save money on your tickets? Try traveling at Off-Peak times, as tickets tend to be cheaper outside of morning/evening rush hours on weekdays. To save more money, try to book an Advance ticket – they are normally released 12 weeks prior to the departure date and are usually a lot cheaper than buying tickets on the day of travel.
Want to book? Start a search for cheap train tickets from London to Portsmouth in our Journey Planner at the top of the page. If you want to find out more about the journey, read on for train timetables including first and last train times, FAQs and tips on booking cheap train tickets.
The average journey time by train between London and Portsmouth is 2 hours and 5 minutes, with around 334 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from London to Portsmouth is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Train tickets from London to Portsmouth can start from as little as $9.18 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Portsmouth without having to change trains. There are 334 direct trains from London to Portsmouth each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from London to Portsmouth leaves at 04:08. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from London to Portsmouth leaves at 22:48. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from London to Portsmouth cover a distance of around 63 miles (102 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Portsmouth to London.
Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for London to Portsmouth is right for you.
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