Portsmouth to Liverpool Trains

Portsmouth to Liverpool trains

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The average train between Portsmouth and Liverpool takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Liverpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 53m
Duration: 268 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street

4h 29m

£94–168

Portsmouth to Liverpool train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

3:35 PM → 8:05 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
4:35 PM → 9:06 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 10:05 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
6:36 PM → 11:05 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:14 AM → 10:04 AM
4h 50m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 48m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
7:51 AM → 12:04 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:48 AM → 12:18 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 2:04 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 3:04 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:23 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 12:04 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Liverpool? 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 Portsmouth, England and Liverpool, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Liverpool Lime Street via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 29m.

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