The average train between Stafford and Portsmouth takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford 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 Stafford and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stafford 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 Stafford to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Stafford to Portsmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Portsmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Stafford to Portsmouth train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Stafford and Portsmouth is 233.9 km. The road distance is 335 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 6m.