Travelling by train to Fort Nelson is super-simple. The nearest railway station to Fort Nelson is Portchester, which is served by Southern and South Western Railway services throughout the day. It's 30 minutes to the Fort Nelson on foot. Head up Hill Road as you leave the station and continue until this becomes Skew Road and then Nelson Lane - don't worry you'll see the fort well before this so you'll know you're heading in the right direction.

Fort Nelson is full of wonders for all to enjoy. You'll find it jam-packed with a fascinating historic collection as you explore the ramparts, fortifications, secret underground tunnels, and ammunition bunkers of this fully restored Victorian fort overlooking the Solent.

Visit the Fort Nelson website for opening information.

 

This attraction has free entry for all.

Station details & facilities

Departures and arrivals from Portchester

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Portchester station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departing toTrainTimePlatformStatus
to Portsmouth HarbourSouth Western Railway00:04On time
to Bristol Temple MeadsGreat Western Railway05:04Scheduled
to London WaterlooSouth Western Railway05:181Scheduled
to Southampton CentralSouthern05:281Scheduled
to Southampton CentralSouth Western Railway05:331Scheduled
Arriving fromTrainTimePlatformStatus
from London WaterlooSouth Western Railway00:04On time
from FrattonGreat Western Railway05:04Scheduled
from Portsmouth HarbourSouth Western Railway05:181Scheduled
from BarnhamSouthern05:281Scheduled
from Portsmouth & SouthseaSouth Western Railway05:331Scheduled

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