The average train between Pontefract and Portsmouth takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract 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 Pontefract and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract 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 Pontefract to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Portsmouth station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Pontefract to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Pontefract to Portsmouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Pontefract and Portsmouth is 321.9 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Portsmouth & Southsea via Wakefield Westgate, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 48m.