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.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Luggage
Facilities
Toilets
WiFi
Staffing and customer service
Parking
Bicycle Facilities
Accessibility
First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from Portchester
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Southampton Central | Southern | 16:32 | 1 | On time |
| to Brighton | Southern | 16:49 | 2 | On time |
| to Portsmouth Harbour | South Western Railway | 17:00 | 2 | Late |
| to London Waterloo | South Western Railway | 17:02 | On time | |
| to Southampton Central | South Western Railway | 17:04 | 1 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Brighton | Southern | 16:32 | 1 | On time |
| from Southampton Central | Southern | 16:49 | 2 | On time |
| from London Waterloo | South Western Railway | 16:59 | 2 | Late |
| from Fareham | South Western Railway | 17:02 | On time | |
| from Portsmouth & Southsea | South Western Railway | 17:04 | 1 | On time |