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Preston to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Portsmouth takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 12m
Duration
283 mi
Distance
£103
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 10m
£77–173

Preston to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 43m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 1m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 59m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Portsmouth? 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 Preston to Portsmouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 283.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 10m.

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