Pontefract to Portsmouth Trains

Trip Overview

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.

5h 31m
Duration: 260 mi
Distance: £105
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 57m

£76–152

Pontefract to Portsmouth train times

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.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:20 PM → 8:00 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
5:21 PM → 10:00 PM
4h 38m • 3 changes
7:19 PM → 12:01 AM
Arrives next day
4h 41m • 3 changes
9:19 PM → 9:31 AM
Arrives next day
12h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
10:47 AM → 3:44 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
10:47 AM → 3:44 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
10:47 AM → 3:44 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
10:47 AM → 3:44 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
10:47 AM → 3:44 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 2:32 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
10:47 AM → 3:33 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Portsmouth, England?

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 57m.

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