The average train between York and Portsmouth takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. 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.
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 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from York to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Portsmouth station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
York to Portsmouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Portsmouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your York to Portsmouth train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Portsmouth is 351.2 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from York to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 56m.