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Outbound fromCheltenham Spa to Portsmouth Harbour by train
It takes an average of 5h 45m to travel from Cheltenham Spa to Portsmouth Harbour by train, over a distance of around 87 miles (140 km). There are normally 55 trains per day travelling from Cheltenham Spa to Portsmouth Harbour and tickets for this journey start from £51.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:05 | |
| Departure station | Cheltenham Spa | |
| Arrival station | Portsmouth Harbour | |
| Journey time | From 3h 18m | |
| Distance | 87 miles (140 km) | |
| Frequency | 55 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £51.80 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Southern |
Taking the train from Cheltenham Spa to Portsmouth Harbour in 3 hours 18 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Cheltenham Spa to Portsmouth Harbour? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 45 minutes to travel the 87 miles (140 km) from Cheltenham Spa to Portsmouth Harbour by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 18 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 55 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 Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or South Western Railway to Portsmouth Harbour. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Cheltenham Spa to Portsmouth Harbour in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £51.80. 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 Harbour by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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