The average train between Portsmouth and Widnes takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Widnes. 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 Widnes. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Widnes at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Widnes station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Portsmouth to Widnes train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Widnes train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Portsmouth to Widnes train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Portsmouth and Widnes is 306.3 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Runcorn via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 8m.