The average train between Portsmouth and Sheffield takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth to Sheffield. 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 Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Sheffield station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Portsmouth to Sheffield train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Sheffield train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Portsmouth to Sheffield train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Portsmouth and Sheffield is 288.5 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Sheffield via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 28m.