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Hove Museum of Creativity
Historic house museum with period rooms, local history displays, and gardens, offering a strong introduction to the heritage of Hove and nearby Portslade.
Cheapest price on Oct 10
$19
Average ticket price on Oct 10
$26
Fastest journey on Oct 10
1 h 11 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
1 h 22 m
Trains on Oct 10
2
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Portslade is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Portslade will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
On Sat, Oct 10, we found 2 trains from London to Portslade, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 10 the direct trains cover the 74 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
On Sat, Oct 10 the slowest trains will take 1 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Trains from London to Portslade run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 45 miles (74 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 45 miles (74 km) |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for London to Portslade trains for tomorrow, Saturday, October 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:35 AM London | 1h32 | 6:07 AM Portslade | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:46 AM London | 1h11 | 8:57 AM Portslade | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Historic house museum with period rooms, local history displays, and gardens, offering a strong introduction to the heritage of Hove and nearby Portslade.
Contemporary gallery and museum by the Royal Pavilion, showing art, fashion, and design in a landmark cultural venue near Portslade.
Independent contemporary art gallery in central Brighton featuring changing exhibitions by established and emerging artists in a compact modern space.
Large seafront park in Portslade with a lagoon for water sports, walking paths, play areas, and broad views across the coast.
Historic core of Portslade with old flint buildings, St Nicolas Church, and a village feel that contrasts with the denser coast road districts.
Long pebble beach and promenade ideal for walking, sea views, and sunsets, connecting Portslade with Hove and central Brighton.
Sussex Pond Pudding is a rich suet pudding with whole lemon, butter and sugar, long linked to Sussex home cooking and special occasion meals.
Smoked Sussex mackerel reflects the local coast and fishing heritage. It is valued for fresh oily fish flavor and traditional smoking.
Brighton rock is a classic striped boiled sweet sold along the nearby seafront, strongly associated with local day trips and seaside culture.
Popular Portslade café known for brunch, breakfasts and good coffee in a relaxed neighborhood setting.
Established local Indian restaurant serving classic curries and grilled dishes in a comfortable, casual dining room.
Well-known pub and restaurant on Basin Road South serving hearty British food with harbor views and a traditional atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Dining and local transit are manageable, while nearby Brighton accommodation and seafront areas can raise overall visitor costs.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and small change is fine in cafes.
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Portslade Station -> Brighton City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Portslade by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portslade, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Portslade trains use the London Victoria to Portslade station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Portslade train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Clapham Junction is 5 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Clapham Junction has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Clapham Junction.
ATMs are available at Clapham Junction.
Ticket office support is available at Clapham Junction.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Clapham Junction: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Clapham Junction: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Clapham Junction: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access available through Brighton Yard entrance to all platforms via lifts. Step free access available through Grant Road entrance to platform 1 and 2 via lifts, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Portslade has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Station Cafe
Wi-Fi is available at Portslade.
Ticket office support is available at Portslade.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Portslade: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Portslade: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Portslade: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances and short steep ramps (above 1:10 gradient) Access between platforms via level crossing (over 400m). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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