The average train between Burton upon Trent and Portsmouth takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Burton upon Trent 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 Burton upon Trent and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burton upon Trent is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 9:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Burton upon Trent 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 Burton upon Trent to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Burton upon Trent station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Burton upon Trent to Portsmouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Tamworth station.
Burton upon Trent to Portsmouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Burton upon Trent to Portsmouth train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Burton upon Trent and Portsmouth is 226.5 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Burton-on-Trent to Portsmouth & Southsea via Tamworth, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 34m.