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The average train between York and Portsmouth takes 4h 16m 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 16m
Duration
264 mi
Distance
£108
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 3m
£82–150

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 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 2m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 50m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 2m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 18m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 1m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 1m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 10m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 50m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 23m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 43m • 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.

Map of how to get from York to Portsmouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 263.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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 3m.

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