- Distance: 73.1 mi
- Duration: 1h 55m
The average train between London and Portsmouth takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from London 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 15 minutes between London and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 1:40 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Waterloo station and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
London to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.
London to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
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The distance between London and Portsmouth is 103.6 km. The road distance is 121 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Southern also services this route hourly.
