The average train between Sheffield and Portsmouth takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Sheffield to Portsmouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Portsmouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Sheffield to Portsmouth train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Sheffield and Portsmouth is 288.5 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Portsmouth & Southsea via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 11m.