The average train between Portsmouth and Ormskirk takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Ormskirk. 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 Ormskirk. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Ormskirk at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Ormskirk? 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 Portsmouth to Ormskirk. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Ormskirk station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Portsmouth to Ormskirk train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Ormskirk train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Portsmouth to Ormskirk train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Ormskirk is 331.1 km. The road distance is 452 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Ormskirk via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 5h 23m.