The average train between Lowestoft and Portsmouth takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 30m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Lowestoft to Portsmouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Lowestoft station.
Lowestoft to Portsmouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Lowestoft to Portsmouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Lowestoft and Portsmouth is 270.6 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Lowestoft to Portsmouth & Southsea via Ipswich, Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 52m.