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Portsmouth to Watford Junction trains

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The average train between Portsmouth and Watford Junction takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth to Watford Junction. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 39m
Duration
93 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Portsmouth to Watford Junction train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Watford Junction. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Watford Junction at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains3h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 15m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains2h 37m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains2h 18m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains2h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 46m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 47m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 40m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains2h 41m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains2h 47m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 92.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Watford Junction, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £27–60 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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