Portsmouth to York Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and York takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to York. 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 35m
Duration: 266 mi
Distance: £110
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 48m

£81–149

Portsmouth to York train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and York. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 11:22 PM which arrives into York at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:15 AM
4h 1m • 3 changes
6:19 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 57m • 3 changes
6:49 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 14m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:48 AM → 11:15 AM
4h 27m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
8:53 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 22m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:31 AM → 9:03 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
5:23 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 1m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:31 AM → 9:03 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
5:23 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 1m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:31 AM → 9:03 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
5:23 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 1m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:31 AM → 9:03 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
5:23 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 1m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:31 AM → 9:03 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
5:23 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 1m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 57m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to York? 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.

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to York via London Waterloo, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 48m.

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