- Distance: 101.3 mi
- Duration: 2h 26m
The average train between Bristol and Portsmouth takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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 Bristol and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 12:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol station and arriving at Portsmouth station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.
Bristol to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Bristol to Portsmouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bristol and Portsmouth is 127.9 km. The road distance is 163 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth & Southsea hourly. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 2h 27m.
