The average train between Swansea and Portsmouth takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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 Swansea and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 7:39 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Swansea to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Swansea to Portsmouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Swansea and Portsmouth is 218.7 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Portsmouth & Southsea via Cardiff Central in around 5h 17m.