The average train between Portsmouth and Worcester takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Worcester. 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 Worcester. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Worcester at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Worcester? 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 Worcester. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Worcester station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Portsmouth to Worcester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Worcester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Worcester Shrub Hill station.
Book your Portsmouth to Worcester train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Portsmouth and Worcester is 173.2 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Worcester Shrub Hill via Basingstoke and Reading in around 4h 14m.