The average train between Portsmouth and Stafford takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth to Stafford. 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 Stafford. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Stafford at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Stafford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Portsmouth to Stafford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Stafford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Portsmouth to Stafford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Portsmouth and Stafford is 233.9 km. The road distance is 335 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Stafford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 8m.