- Distance: 24.6 mi
- Duration: 50 min
The average train between Southampton and Portsmouth takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. There is an hourly train service from Southampton 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 Southampton and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 12:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southampton station and arriving at Portsmouth station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Southampton to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Southampton to Portsmouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Southampton and Portsmouth is 24.9 km. The road distance is 40 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southsea hourly. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 44 min. South Western Railway also services this route hourly.
