York to Portsmouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between York and Portsmouth takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is an hourly train service from York 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.

4h 15m
Duration: 264 mi
Distance: £107
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
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4h 4m

£81–144

York to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between York and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:31 PM → 11:44 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
8:18 PM → 12:03 AM
Arrives next day
3h 45m • 2 changes
9:04 PM → 1:20 AM
Arrives next day
4h 16m • 2 changes
10:59 PM → 7:16 AM
Arrives next day
8h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:40 AM → 9:03 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:44 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:40 AM → 8:58 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
7:01 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:58 AM → 12:08 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 1:07 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 1:54 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 2:00 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:40 AM → 9:03 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:44 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:40 AM → 9:03 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:44 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:40 AM → 9:03 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:44 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from York 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.

What companies run services between York, England and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from York to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 4m.

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