The average train between Accrington and Portsmouth takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Accrington to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Accrington and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 46m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Accrington to Portsmouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Accrington station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Accrington to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Accrington to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Accrington to Portsmouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Accrington and Portsmouth is 339.7 km. The road distance is 483 km.
You can take a train from Accrington to Portsmouth & Southsea via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 9m.