The average train between Portsmouth and Accrington takes 5h 31m 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.
Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Accrington at 12:38 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Accrington station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Portsmouth to Accrington train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Accrington train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Portsmouth to Accrington train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Accrington is 339.7 km. The road distance is 483 km.
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.