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.
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 11:39 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.



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4h 24m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Portsmouth station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Rotherham to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Rotherham to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Rotherham to Portsmouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Portsmouth is 293.1 km. The road distance is 393 km.
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 24m.