The average train between Purley and Portsmouth takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Purley 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 Purley and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Purley to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Portsmouth & Southsea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Purley to Portsmouth train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Purley to Portsmouth train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Purley to Portsmouth train tickets online with Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Purley and Portsmouth is 90.9 km. The road distance is 125 km.
Southern operates a train from East Croydon to Portsmouth & Southsea hourly. Tickets cost £35–80 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
