Holyhead to Portsmouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Portsmouth takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. 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.

5h 53m
Duration: 337 mi
Distance: £137
Average price: 5 times a day
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5h 45m

£118–201

Holyhead to Portsmouth train times

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 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:38 AM → 3:54 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 5:54 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
12:47 PM → 6:54 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
1:48 PM → 7:54 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:44 AM → 10:44 AM
6h • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 6:33 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:44 AM → 10:44 AM
6h • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 6:33 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:44 AM → 10:44 AM
6h • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 6:33 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:44 AM → 10:44 AM
6h • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 6:33 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:44 AM → 10:44 AM
6h • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 6:33 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:47 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 1:32 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 2:32 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
1:48 PM → 7:32 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 45m.

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