- Must visit
Mary Rose Museum
World-class museum housing Henry VIII's raised flagship. See the preserved Tudor warship and immersive galleries on life aboard.
Cheapest price on Oct 16
€13
Average ticket price on Oct 16
€38
Fastest journey on Oct 16
1 h 29 m
Average journey duration on Oct 16
1 h 29 m
Trains on Oct 16
171
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Portsmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Portsmouth will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
On Fri, Oct 16, we found 171 trains from London to Portsmouth, including 91 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 16 the direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .
On Fri, Oct 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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.
C82655
G26641 · C82655
G26420 · C93286
G26259
G26265
L79604
L79566
L79586
L79624
L79643Trains from London to Portsmouth run on average 83 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 62 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average train duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 83 |
Direct trains 62 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
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Best time to book 70 days |
The table below shows live departures for London to Portsmouth trains for today, Thursday, October 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L79819 | 10:30 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h34 | 12:04 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, October 16 | |||||
L83847 | 5:05 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h12 | 7:17 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80343 · L84460 | 5:18 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h25 | 7:43 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L83849 | 5:45 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h01 | 7:46 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82503 | 5:54 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h22 | 8:16 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83853 | 6:15 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h54 | 8:09 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78873+ C82334 · C93223 | 6:24 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h27 | 8:51 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 transfers | |
G27000+ G77258 | 6:29 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h49 | 9:18 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L80351 · L79530 | 6:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h04 | 8:34 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L81609+ C82337 · G26154 | 6:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h07 | 9:40 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 transfers | |
L81609 · L83855 | 6:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h13 | 8:46 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L84466 | 6:42 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h30 | 9:12 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83855 | 6:45 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h01 | 8:46 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83855 | 6:45 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h05 | 8:50 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79530 | 7:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h34 | 8:34 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79534 | 7:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h34 | 9:04 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79541 | 8:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h32 | 9:32 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26158 | 8:05 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h11 | 10:16 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79914 | 8:08 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h04 | 10:12 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79547 | 8:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h33 | 10:03 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26161 | 8:35 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h03 | 10:38 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79558 | 9:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h44 | 10:44 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27191 · G26168 | 9:00 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h37 | 11:37 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
G26165 | 9:05 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h11 | 11:16 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79920 | 9:09 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h03 | 11:12 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79566 | 9:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 10:59 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27205 · G26174 | 9:30 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h46 | 12:16 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L81655 · L79586 | 9:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h26 | 11:59 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
G26168 | 9:35 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h02 | 11:37 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79576 | 10:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h44 | 11:44 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26174 | 10:05 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h11 | 12:16 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80233 · L79926 | 10:05 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h07 | 12:12 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79926 | 10:09 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h03 | 12:12 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79586 | 10:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 11:59 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26176 | 10:35 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h02 | 12:37 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27582 · G26182 | 10:41 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h35 | 1:16 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L83036 · L79594 | 10:42 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h02 | 12:44 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79594 | 11:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h44 | 12:44 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26182 | 11:05 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h11 | 1:16 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79932 | 11:09 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h03 | 1:12 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83043 · L79604 | 11:12 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h47 | 12:59 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
G26402 · G26184 | 11:16 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h21 | 1:37 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
G26402 · G26994 | 11:16 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h34 | 1:50 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79604 | 11:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 12:59 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26184 | 11:33 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h04 | 1:37 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27427 · G26190 | 11:50 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h27 | 2:17 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79366 · L79614 | 11:50 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h54 | 1:44 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79614 | 12:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h44 | 1:44 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26190 | 12:05 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h12 | 2:17 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79938 | 12:09 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h04 | 2:13 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83058 · L79624 | 12:12 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h47 | 1:59 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
G27432 · G26192 | 12:20 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h17 | 2:37 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L81435+ G26192 | 12:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h17 | 2:37 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79624 | 12:30 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 1:59 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26192 | 12:35 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h02 | 2:37 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26413 · G26995 | 12:46 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 3h06 | 3:52 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
G26413 · G26198 | 12:46 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h30 | 3:16 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L80692+ G26198 | 12:48 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h28 | 3:16 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79377 · L79634 | 12:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h54 | 2:44 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79634 | 1:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h44 | 2:44 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26198 | 1:05 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h11 | 3:16 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79944 | 1:09 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h03 | 3:12 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83073 · L79643 | 1:12 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h47 | 2:59 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L81447 · L79653 | 1:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h24 | 3:44 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
G27443 · G26200 | 1:20 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h27 | 3:47 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79643 | 1:30 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 2:59 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26200 | 1:35 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h12 | 3:47 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26420 · G26206 | 1:46 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h30 | 4:16 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
G26420 · C93286 | 1:46 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 3h05 | 4:51 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L80710+ G26206 | 1:48 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h28 | 4:16 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79389 · L79653 | 1:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h54 | 3:44 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79653 | 2:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h44 | 3:44 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26206 | 2:05 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h11 | 4:16 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79950 | 2:09 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h03 | 4:12 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83088 · L79663 | 2:12 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h47 | 3:59 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
G26423 · G26208 | 2:16 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h35 | 4:51 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 transfer | |
G26423+ L83946 · L79673 | 2:16 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h18 | 4:34 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 transfers | |
L79663 | 2:30 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 3:59 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26208 | 2:35 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h12 | 4:47 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80139 · L79673 | 2:35 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h59 | 4:34 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
C93115+ L79400 · L79673 | 2:38 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h56 | 4:34 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 transfers | |
C93115 · G26214 | 2:38 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h41 | 5:19 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
G27630+ L78590 · L79956 | 2:41 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h31 | 5:12 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 transfers | |
L83946 | 2:45 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h59 | 4:44 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79673 | 3:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h34 | 4:34 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26214 | 3:05 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h14 | 5:19 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80281 · L79956 | 3:05 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h07 | 5:12 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
G27880+ L83958 · L79693 | 3:06 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h28 | 5:34 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 transfers | |
G27880 · G26216 | 3:06 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h33 | 5:39 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79956 | 3:09 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h03 | 5:12 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L84474 | 3:12 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h30 | 5:42 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82860 · G26216 | 3:24 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h15 | 5:39 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79683 | 3:30 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h46 | 5:16 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27319 · G26222 | 3:30 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h50 | 6:20 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 transfer | |
L81756 · L83958 | 3:33 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h11 | 5:44 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
G26216 | 3:35 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h04 | 5:39 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83958 | 3:45 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h59 | 5:44 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26373 · G26222 | 3:54 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h22 | 6:16 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79693 | 4:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h34 | 5:34 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26222 | 4:05 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h11 | 6:16 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79962 · L79703 | 4:09 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h55 | 6:04 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79962 | 4:09 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h03 | 6:12 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L81485 · L79713 | 4:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h14 | 6:34 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
C82869+ L83970 · L79713 | 4:24 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h10 | 6:34 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 transfers | |
L79703 | 4:30 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h34 | 6:04 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26225 | 4:35 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h05 | 6:40 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83970 | 4:45 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h03 | 6:48 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83970 · L79713 | 4:45 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h49 | 6:34 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
G27479 · G26231 | 4:50 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h28 | 7:18 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L81491 · L79723 | 4:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h17 | 7:07 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79713 | 5:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h34 | 6:34 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26231 | 5:05 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h13 | 7:18 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79968 | 5:09 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h06 | 7:15 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79098 | 5:15 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h11 | 7:26 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79098 · L79723 | 5:15 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h52 | 7:07 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
G26444 · G26234 | 5:16 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h23 | 7:39 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79723 | 5:30 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h37 | 7:07 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L81603 · L79733 | 5:32 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h01 | 7:33 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
G26234 | 5:35 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h04 | 7:39 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27900+ L79974 | 5:37 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h38 | 8:15 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
G27900+ L85015 · L79743 | 5:37 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h27 | 8:04 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 transfers | |
L84895+ C82620 | 5:37 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h41 | 8:18 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79099 | 5:45 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h01 | 7:46 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83142 · L79733 | 5:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h43 | 7:33 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79004+ C82620 | 5:53 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h25 | 8:18 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
G26335+ L79974 | 5:54 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h21 | 8:15 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
G88207+ L85015 · L79743 | 5:55 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h09 | 8:04 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 transfers | |
L79733 | 6:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h33 | 7:33 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82620 | 6:05 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h13 | 8:18 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79974 | 6:07 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h08 | 8:15 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80791+ G26242 | 6:18 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h21 | 8:39 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L82985 · L79743 | 6:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h44 | 8:04 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79743 | 6:30 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h34 | 8:04 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26242 | 6:35 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h04 | 8:39 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79101 | 6:45 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h59 | 8:44 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79101 · L79753 | 6:45 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h46 | 8:31 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L80800+ G26248 | 6:48 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h23 | 9:11 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L81515 · L79763 | 6:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h14 | 9:04 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79753 | 7:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h31 | 8:31 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26248 | 7:05 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h06 | 9:11 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79980 | 7:09 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h06 | 9:15 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L85017 · L79763 | 7:15 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h49 | 9:04 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
G27504 · G26252 | 7:20 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h17 | 9:37 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79020+ G26252 | 7:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h14 | 9:37 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79763 | 7:30 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h34 | 9:04 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26252 | 7:35 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h02 | 9:37 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26348 · C82640 | 7:54 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h20 | 10:14 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79771 | 8:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h44 | 9:44 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27185 · G26259 | 8:00 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h37 | 10:37 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L81832+ G26259 | 8:03 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h34 | 10:37 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
C82640 | 8:05 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h09 | 10:14 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79986 | 8:09 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h08 | 10:17 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79781 | 8:30 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h33 | 10:03 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26259 | 8:35 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h02 | 10:37 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27702 · G26265 | 8:41 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h32 | 11:13 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
G27702+ L81539 · L79800 | 8:41 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h21 | 11:02 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 transfers | |
L79790 | 9:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h44 | 10:44 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26265 | 9:05 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h08 | 11:13 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79992 | 9:09 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h08 | 11:17 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26641 · C82655 | 9:20 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h33 | 11:53 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79473 · L79800 | 9:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h42 | 11:02 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L81545+ C82655 | 9:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h33 | 11:53 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
L79800 | 9:30 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h32 | 11:02 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82655 | 9:35 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h18 | 11:53 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79810 | 10:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h44 | 11:44 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78848 · L79998 | 10:05 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h16 | 12:21 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 transfer | |
C82682+ L79479 · L79821 | 10:05 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h59 | 12:04 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 transfers | |
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Atmospheric old quarter with narrow streets, Georgian houses and waterfront views. Great for history, churches and a quieter local feel.
Lively seafront district known for beach walks, gardens, castle and independent venues. A classic area for promenade views and relaxation.
A Portsmouth classic of battered cod or haddock with chips, tied to the city’s long naval and seafaring tradition and best eaten fresh by the waterfront.
Fresh crab landed on the south coast, often served simply in sandwiches or salads. It reflects Portsmouth’s harbour access and strong seafood culture.
Portsmouth sits by rich oyster waters, and oysters are a traditional local treat served raw or dressed, prized for their fresh, briny flavour.
Refined fine dining in Southsea known for modern British tasting menus, polished service, and a special-occasion atmosphere.
Lively Southsea venue famous for fresh seafood and shellfish, offering a casual setting popular with locals and visitors.
Historic waterside pub in Old Portsmouth serving cask ales and classic British dishes with harbour views and traditional character.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels often cost less than London, while dining and local transit are mid-range for a coastal city.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Portsmouth Harbour -> Commercial Road, Portsmouth
The train connection between London and Portsmouth is well-served by two main providers: South Western Railway and Southern. With frequent services throughout the day, travelers can enjoy a comfortable journey that typically takes around 1 to 2 hours, depending on the service chosen. Whether you're heading for a seaside getaway or exploring historical sites in Portsmouth, these trains offer an efficient way to travel between these vibrant cities.
The train connection from London to Portsmouth takes approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes. There are about 50 connections per day, with direct trains available for this route. Passengers can depart from Clapham Junction, London Waterloo, or London Victoria and arrive at either Portsmouth & Southsea, Fratton, Hilsea, or Portsmouth Harbour.
The first daily train from London to Portsmouth departs at 05:06, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the coastal city. The last journey of the day leaves at 23:00, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their evening before returning.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from London to Portsmouth is €9. The average ticket price typically hovers around €41, making it a convenient option for travelers looking to explore these vibrant cities.
Welcome to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, a site steeped in maritime history where you can explore England's naval heritage dating back over 800 years. This landmark is significant not only for its role in shipbuilding and naval defense but also as home to iconic vessels like HMS Victory, which played a pivotal part in the Battle of Trafalgar. Unique features include interactive exhibits that bring history alive and allow visitors to step aboard historic ships, providing an immersive experience into Britain's seafaring past.
Next on our journey is the Spinnaker Tower, an architectural marvel that stands at 170 meters tall overlooking Portsmouth Harbour. Its significance lies in being one of the tallest viewing structures outside London, offering breathtaking panoramic views across the Solent and beyond—perfect for capturing stunning photographs or simply soaking up the scenery. What sets this tower apart are its glass-floored Sky Walks and high-speed lifts that whisk you up with ease while giving you a thrilling perspective from above.
Finally, we arrive at Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum—a charming Victorian house where one of literature’s greatest figures was born in 1812. The museum holds immense significance as it preserves artifacts related to Dickens’ life and works while celebrating his profound impact on English literature through timeless classics such as "A Christmas Carol." Visitors will find unique features including original furniture from his childhood home along with personal items that offer intimate glimpses into his early influences—making it a must-visit for any literary enthusiast!
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Portsmouth trains use the London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea station pair, with some services arriving at Portsmouth Harbour. Use this guide to compare London and Portsmouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Portsmouth & Southsea has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Wi-Fi is available at Portsmouth & Southsea. ATMs are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Parking, WC.
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, 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: No.
Portsmouth Harbour is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Portsmouth Harbour has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Wi-Fi is available at Portsmouth Harbour. ATMs are available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Portsmouth Harbour: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Portsmouth Harbour: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth Harbour: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, 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: No.
Fratton is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Fratton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Fratton.
Wi-Fi is available at Fratton.
Ticket office support is available at Fratton. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Fratton: Parking, WC.
Available at Fratton: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fratton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, 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: No.
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