The average train between Widnes and Portsmouth takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Widnes 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 Widnes and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Widnes is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Widnes 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 Widnes to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Widnes to Portsmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Widnes to Portsmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Widnes to Portsmouth train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Widnes and Portsmouth is 306.3 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 50m.