The average train between Elstree & Borehamwood Station and Portsmouth takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Elstree & Borehamwood Station 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 every 30 minutes between Elstree & Borehamwood Station and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Elstree & Borehamwood Station is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead Thameslink and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Elstree & Borehamwood Station 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 Elstree & Borehamwood Station to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Elstree & Borehamwood Station station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Portsmouth & Southsea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Elstree & Borehamwood Station to Portsmouth train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Waterloo station.
Elstree & Borehamwood Station to Portsmouth train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Elstree & Borehamwood Station to Portsmouth train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Elstree & Borehamwood Station and Portsmouth is 110.5 km. The road distance is 144 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 30m.