The average train between Lancaster and Portsmouth takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster 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 Lancaster and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lancaster 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 Lancaster to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Lancaster to Portsmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Portsmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Lancaster to Portsmouth train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Lancaster and Portsmouth is 379.2 km. The road distance is 489 km.
You can take a train from Lancaster to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 22m.