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Portsmouth to Prestatyn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Prestatyn takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Prestatyn. 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 8m
Duration
280 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train
  3. Take the train from Chester to Prestatyntrain train
5h 25m
£98–168

Portsmouth to Prestatyn train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Portsmouth and Prestatyn. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Prestatyn at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast4h 51m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 5m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 56m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 15m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast4h 52m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast4h 47m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast4h 53m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 11m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 40m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast4h 51m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 5m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 56m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast4h 51m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 5m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 56m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 15m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Prestatyn? 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.

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  • Distance: 279.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Prestatyn, Wales?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Prestatyn via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Chester in around 5h 25m.

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