- Distance: 24.6 mi
- Duration: 50 min
The average train between Portsmouth and Southampton takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth to Southampton. 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 Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Southampton at 11:47 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Southampton station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Portsmouth to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Portsmouth to Southampton train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Portsmouth and Southampton is 24.9 km. The road distance is 40 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £10–19 and the journey takes 41 min. South Western Railway also services this route every 2 hours.
