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Burnley to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Burnley and Portsmouth takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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.

6h 20m
Duration
299 mi
Distance
£122
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain train
  2. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
5h 49m
£102–175

Burnley to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Burnley and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 36m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 36m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 36m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 36m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 36m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 36m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 36m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 36m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 35m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Burnley 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.

Map of how to get from Burnley to Portsmouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 298.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Burnley, England and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Portsmouth & Southsea via Leeds, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 49m.

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