The average train between Portsmouth and Whitchurch takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Whitchurch. 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 Whitchurch. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Whitchurch at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 35m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Whitchurch? 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 Whitchurch. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Whitchurch station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Portsmouth to Whitchurch train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Whitchurch train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Portsmouth to Whitchurch train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Whitchurch is 265.1 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Whitchurch (Shrops) via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Crewe in around 4h 26m.