Rotherham to Portsmouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rotherham and Portsmouth takes 5h 9m 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 9m
Duration: 244 mi
Distance: £87
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 28m

£62–145

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 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

11:20 AM → 3:58 PM
4h 38m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 5:11 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
1:20 PM → 6:04 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
2:20 PM → 7:07 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:18 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 10:58 AM
4h 19m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:18 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 10:58 AM
4h 19m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:18 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 14m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 10:58 AM
4h 19m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:15 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
9:18 AM → 1:54 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
10:18 AM → 2:54 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 4:00 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:18 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 10:58 AM
4h 19m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:18 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 10:58 AM
4h 19m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 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.

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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