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Rotherham to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotherham and Portsmouth takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham 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 8m
Duration
244 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 28m
£63–145

Rotherham to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Rotherham and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 44m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 1m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway9h 17m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway9h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 14m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 19m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedGrand Central TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 39m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 39m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 36m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 36m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 26m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 19m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedGrand Central TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 39m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotherham 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.

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  • Distance: 244 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Portsmouth & Southsea via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 28m.

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