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Portsmouth to Accrington trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Accrington takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Accrington. 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 35m
Duration
300 mi
Distance
£111
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
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5h 12m
£79–189

Portsmouth to Accrington train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Accrington at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 50m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited8h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 58m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 56m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 53m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 58m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 56m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 53m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 58m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 56m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 53m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 58m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 56m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 53m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 50m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Accrington? 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.

Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Accrington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 300.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Accrington via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 5h 12m.

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