The average train between Portsmouth and Slough takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Slough. 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 Slough. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Slough at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Slough? 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 Slough. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Slough station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Portsmouth to Slough train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Slough train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Portsmouth to Slough train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Slough is 86.2 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Slough via Basingstoke and Reading in around 2h 18m.