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Outbound fromYork to Portsmouth Harbour by train
It takes an average of 8h 48m to travel from York to Portsmouth Harbour by train, over a distance of around 218 miles (351 km). There are normally 9 trains per day travelling from York to Portsmouth Harbour and tickets for this journey start from £89.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 02:35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:44 | |
| Departure station | York | |
| Arrival station | Portsmouth Harbour | |
| Journey time | From 6h 0m | |
| Distance | 218 miles (351 km) | |
| Frequency | 9 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £89.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, South Western Railway, Southern |
How to travel from York to Portsmouth Harbour by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from York to Portsmouth Harbour? Look no further.
You'll usually find 9 trains per day running between York and Portsmouth Harbour, which usually take 8 hours 48 minutes to complete the 218 miles (351 km) journey. It can take as little as 6 hours on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Portsmouth Harbour by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or TransPennine Express are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from York to Portsmouth Harbour start from £89.30 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Portsmouth Harbour? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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