The average train between Holyhead and Portsmouth takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 5 times a day between Holyhead and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Holyhead 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 Holyhead to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Holyhead to Portsmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Portsmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Holyhead to Portsmouth train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Holyhead and Portsmouth is 369.6 km. The road distance is 543 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 37m.