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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$15
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$28
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 46 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 46 m
Trains on Sep 20
20
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 20 trains from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW), including 8 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 76 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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.
X07034_G2642612:45 PM1h46Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)2:31 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$151One-way0 transfers- X07033_G264331:45 PM1h46Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)3:31 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$151One-way0 transfers
- X346536:52 AM1h47Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)8:39 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$151One-way0 transfers
- X07035_G2641911:45 AM1h46Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)1:31 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$201One-way0 transfers
- X07039_G263917:45 AM1h47Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)9:32 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$201One-way0 transfers
- X07037_G264059:45 AM1h46Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)11:31 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$301One-way0 transfers
- X07036_G2641210:45 AM1h46Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)12:31 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$301One-way0 transfers
- X07035_G2641911:45 AM1h46Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)1:31 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$201One-way0 transfers
- X07034_G2642612:45 PM1h46Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)2:31 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$151One-way0 transfers
- X07033_G264331:45 PM1h46Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)3:31 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$151One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and ferry for Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $29 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 ferry costs an average of $29, while a bus costs an average of $49.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $49 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A ferry is $0.12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average $30.
A ferry is $19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 44m.
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-7.26. The journey takes 1h 44m versus 1h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X34607 | On time 6:33 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h23 | 8:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 L79546+G26285 | On time 6:49 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h36 | 9:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| X06800 | On time 7:08 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h18 | 9:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X06799 | On time 7:33 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h23 | 9:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C93215 · X06799 | On time 7:57 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h59 | 9:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| X06798 | On time 8:08 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h18 | 10:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X06797 | On time 8:33 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h23 | 10:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C93220 · X06797 | On time 8:57 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h59 | 10:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| X06796 | On time 9:08 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h18 | 11:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X06795 | On time 9:33 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h23 | 11:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C93222 · X06795 | On time 9:57 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h59 | 11:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| X06794 | On time 10:08 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h18 | 12:26 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X06793 | On time 10:33 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h23 | 12:56 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C93226 · X06793 | On time 10:57 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h59 | 12:56 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| X06792 | On time 11:08 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h18 | 1:26 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X06791 | On time 11:33 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h23 | 1:56 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C93230 · X06791 | On time 11:57 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h59 | 1:56 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| X06790 | On time 12:08 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h18 | 2:26 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X06782 | On time 4:08 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h18 | 6:26 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X06781 | On time 4:33 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h23 | 6:56 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C93256 · X06781 | On time 4:57 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h59 | 6:56 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| X06780 | On time 5:08 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h18 | 7:26 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X06772 | On time 9:08 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h04 | 11:12 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27924 · G88702+ W45506 | On time 9:33 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h28 | 12:01 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| X06771 | On time 10:10 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h55 | 12:05 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L84056+C82315 | On time 10:38 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 3h28 | 2:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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Trains from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 but you can travel from only $10 by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:35, the last at 21:09. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (76 km) distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 47 miles (76 km) |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 3:35 AM |
Last train 9:09 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Southern, South Western Railway from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsSouthern, South Western Railway trains will get you between Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from $10. 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 & Southsea (PMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Most Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains use the Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Portsmouth & Southsea from Portsmouth city centre
Portsmouth & Southsea train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Portsmouth & Southsea. ATMs are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
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