The average train between Halifax and Portsmouth takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Halifax 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 Halifax and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Portsmouth station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Halifax to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Halifax to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Halifax to Portsmouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Halifax and Portsmouth is 328.5 km. The road distance is 454 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Portsmouth & Southsea via Leeds, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 25m.