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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Widnes takes 4h 32m 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.

4h 32m
Duration
255 mi
Distance
£109
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Runcorntrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 8m
£89–158

Portsmouth to Widnes train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Widnes. The earliest departure is at 5:14 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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 58m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 25m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 11m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 30m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 54m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 12m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 13m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 50m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 20m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 16m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 58m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Widnes? 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.

Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Widnes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 254.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Widnes, England?

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.

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