The average train between Portsmouth and Russell Square takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Portsmouth to Russell Square. 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 every 30 minutes between Portsmouth and Russell Square. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Russell Square at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Russell Square. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Russell Square station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Portsmouth to Russell Square train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Russell Square train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Portsmouth to Russell Square train tickets online with South Western Railway and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Portsmouth and Russell Square is 104.8 km. The road distance is 120 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 31m.