The average train between Watford and Portsmouth takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Watford 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 Watford and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 1:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Portsmouth & Southsea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Watford to Portsmouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from London Waterloo station.
Watford to Portsmouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Watford to Portsmouth train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Watford and Portsmouth is 106.8 km. The road distance is 149 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 28m.