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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Cheapest price on Sep 21
$18
Average ticket price on Sep 21
$33
Fastest journey on Sep 21
1 h 36 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
1 h 36 m
Trains on Sep 21
56
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT) will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
On Mon, Sep 21, we found 56 trains from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT), including 56 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 21 the direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
On Mon, Sep 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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.
L8405310:31 PM2h08Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)12:39 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$181One-way0 transfers- L797947:31 PM2h00Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)9:31 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$181One-way0 transfers
- L797877:15 PM1h36Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)8:51 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$181One-way0 transfers
- L797756:31 PM1h53Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)8:24 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$181One-way0 transfers
- L798289:32 PM1h48Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)11:20 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$181One-way0 transfers
- L797877:15 PM1h36Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)8:51 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$181One-way0 transfers
- L796892:15 PM1h36Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)3:51 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$211One-way0 transfers
- L7963011:15 AM1h36Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)12:51 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$301One-way0 transfers
- L795929:15 AM1h36Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)10:51 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$411One-way0 transfers
- L7964912:15 PM1h36Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)1:51 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$371One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and ferry for Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT):
A bus is $2 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average $29.
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average $35.
Other travel options to London Waterloo (WAT) take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 59m.
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
Live departures
Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L83882 · L79339 | 6:41 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h43 | 9:24 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L79565 | 7:33 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h01 | 9:34 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L83893 | 7:44 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h23 | 10:07 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79585 | 8:32 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h02 | 10:34 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 X07038_G26398+L80654 | 8:41 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h40 | 11:21 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L83903 · L79360 | 8:48 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h36 | 11:24 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L79603 | 9:32 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h02 | 11:34 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L83915 | 9:46 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h22 | 12:08 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79623 | 10:32 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h02 | 12:34 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X07036_G26412+L80690 | 10:41 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h40 | 1:21 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L83927 · L79382 | 10:46 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h39 | 1:25 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L79642 | 11:32 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h03 | 1:35 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L83939 | 11:46 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h22 | 2:08 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79662 | 12:32 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h02 | 2:34 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X07034_G26426+L80726 | 12:41 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h40 | 3:21 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L83951 · L79405 | 12:46 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h39 | 3:25 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L79682 | 1:32 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h02 | 3:34 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L83963 | 1:46 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h22 | 4:08 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79702 | 2:32 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h02 | 4:34 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X07032_G26440+L80762 | 2:41 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h40 | 5:21 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L83975 · L79427 | 2:46 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h38 | 5:24 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L79722 | 3:32 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h02 | 5:34 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L83985 | 3:46 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h22 | 6:08 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79742 | 4:32 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h02 | 6:34 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X07030_G26454+L80798 | 4:41 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h40 | 7:21 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L83995 · L79449 | 4:46 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h38 | 7:24 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L79762 | 5:32 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h02 | 7:34 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L84004 | 5:46 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h22 | 8:08 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79780 | 6:32 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h02 | 8:34 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X06980_G26468+L80835 | 6:41 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h40 | 9:21 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L84015 · L79472 | 6:46 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h39 | 9:25 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L79799 | 7:32 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h02 | 9:34 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L84027 | 7:46 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h22 | 10:08 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79817 | 8:32 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h09 | 10:41 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X07027+L79901 | 8:35 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h40 | 11:15 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L84039 · L79488 | 8:46 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h36 | 11:22 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L79831 | 9:32 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h02 | 11:34 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L84051 | 9:46 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h22 | 12:08 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79837 | 10:32 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h02 | 12:34 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT)
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Trains from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 4:12 AM |
Last train 9:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Southern from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT) trainsSouth Western Railway, Southern trains will get you between Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) and London Waterloo (WAT) from $15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 London Waterloo (WAT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Most Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains use the Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) and London Waterloo (WAT) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Portsmouth Harbour from Portsmouth city centre
Portsmouth Harbour is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Portsmouth Harbour train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Portsmouth Harbour. ATMs are available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portsmouth Harbour: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Portsmouth Harbour: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Most popular train connections from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)
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