The average train between Slough and Portsmouth takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Slough 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 Slough and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Slough is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Slough 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 Slough to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Slough station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Portsmouth & Southsea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Slough to Portsmouth train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Basingstoke station.
Slough to Portsmouth train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Slough to Portsmouth train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Slough and Portsmouth is 86.2 km. The road distance is 128 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth & Southsea hourly. Tickets cost £19–45 and the journey takes 1h 9m.