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.
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 9:31 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.



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5h 35m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Burnley to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Burnley to Portsmouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Burnley and Portsmouth is 341.8 km. The road distance is 481 km.
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 45m.