The average train between Clifton and Portsmouth takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Clifton 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 Clifton and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clifton is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Clifton to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Clifton station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Portsmouth & Southsea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Clifton to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Clifton to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Clifton to Portsmouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Clifton and Portsmouth is 129.7 km. The road distance is 169 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth & Southsea hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 2h 26m.