The average train between Malvern and Portsmouth takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Malvern 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 2 hours between Malvern and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malvern is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Malvern 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 Malvern to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Malvern station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Malvern to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Great Malvern station.
Malvern to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Malvern to Portsmouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Malvern and Portsmouth is 169.6 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Great Malvern to Portsmouth & Southsea via Reading and Basingstoke in around 4h 22m.