The average train between Preston and Portsmouth takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h. 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.
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 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 43m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Preston to Portsmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Portsmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Preston to Portsmouth train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Portsmouth is 347.3 km. The road distance is 456 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 6m.