The average train between Worcester and Portsmouth takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Worcester 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 Worcester and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worcester is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Worcester 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 Worcester to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Worcester to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Worcester Shrub Hill station.
Worcester to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Worcester to Portsmouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Worcester and Portsmouth is 173.2 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Portsmouth & Southsea via Reading and Basingstoke in around 4h 5m.