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It takes an average of 4h 53m to travel from Birmingham New Street to Portsmouth by train, over a distance of around 120 miles (193 km). There are normally 120 trains per day travelling from Birmingham New Street to Portsmouth and tickets for this journey start from £24.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:51 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Arrival station | Portsmouth | |
| Journey time | From 3h 29m | |
| Distance | 120 miles (193 km) | |
| Frequency | 120 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £24.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Southern |
Taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Portsmouth in 3 hours 29 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Portsmouth? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 53 minutes to travel the 120 miles (193 km) from Birmingham New Street to Portsmouth by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 29 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 120 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or South Western Railway to Portsmouth. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Portsmouth in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £24.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Portsmouth by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Portsmouth?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.