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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Southampton Central (SOU)
- Cheapest price on Nov 15
- $16
- Average ticket price on Nov 15
- $16
- Fastest journey on Nov 15
- 41 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 15
- 55 m
- Trains on Nov 15
- 6
- Distance
- 26 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Southampton Central (SOU) 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 Southampton Central (SOU) will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
On Sun, Nov 15, we found 6 trains from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Southampton Central (SOU), including 4 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 15 the direct trains cover the 26 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
On Sun, Nov 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.
L79937 · L787539:22 AM 1h12 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 10:34 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $16 1 One-way 1 transfer- L81192
8:42 AM 0h59 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 9:41 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - L81204
9:42 AM 0h59 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 10:41 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - L79931 · L78747
8:22 AM 1h12 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 9:34 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $16 1 One-way 1 transfer 
W349849:14 AM 0h41 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 9:55 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
- W34984
9:14 AM 0h41 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 9:55 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - W34990
10:13 AM 0h42 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 10:55 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - L81192
8:42 AM 0h59 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 9:41 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - L81204
9:42 AM 0h59 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 10:41 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - L79937 · L78753
9:22 AM 1h12 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 10:34 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Southampton Central (SOU)
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Trains from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Southampton Central (SOU) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 but you can travel from only $8 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:44, the last at 18:46. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (26 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 16 miles (26 km) |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 4:44 AM |
Last train 6:46 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Frequently asked questions about your Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Southampton Central (SOU) trip
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Live departures
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Southampton Central (SOU) train times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Southampton Central (SOU) trains for today, Saturday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 G26682+L79953 | Delayed 12:34 PM 12:00 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h03 | 1:03 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| C42263 | On time 12:27 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h41 | 1:08 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L81238 | On time 12:46 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h02 | 1:48 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G26688+L79959 | Delayed 1:34 PM 1:00 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h01 | 2:01 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| W35006 | On time 1:27 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h41 | 2:08 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L81250 | On time 1:46 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h02 | 2:48 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G26694+L79965 | Delayed 2:34 PM 2:00 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h01 | 3:01 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| W35011 | On time 2:27 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h41 | 3:08 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L81262 | On time 2:46 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h02 | 3:48 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79971+G26700 | On time 3:00 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h00 | 4:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| C42268 | On time 3:28 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h40 | 4:08 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L81274 | 3:46 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h02 | 4:48 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79977+G26708 | On time 4:00 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h02 | 5:02 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| C42270 | On time 4:27 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h41 | 5:08 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L81286 | On time 4:46 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h02 | 5:48 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79983+G26714 | On time 5:00 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h01 | 6:01 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| C42272 | On time 5:27 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h41 | 6:08 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L81300 | On time 5:46 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h02 | 6:48 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79989+G26720 | On time 6:00 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h01 | 7:01 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| C42274 | On time 6:27 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h41 | 7:08 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L81312 | On time 6:46 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h02 | 7:48 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79995+G26726 | On time 7:00 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h01 | 8:01 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| C42276 | On time 7:27 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h41 | 8:08 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L81324 | On time 7:46 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h02 | 8:48 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, November 15 | |||||
| L79931 · L78747 | 8:22 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h12 | 9:34 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| L81192 | 8:42 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h59 | 9:41 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34984 | 9:14 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h41 | 9:55 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79937 · L78753 | 9:22 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h12 | 10:34 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| L81204 | 9:42 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h59 | 10:41 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34990 | 10:13 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h42 | 10:55 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Popular train stations from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Most Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Southampton Central (SOU) trains use the Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and Southampton Central (SOU) 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.
Getting to Southampton Central from Southampton city centre
Southampton Central train station facilities and services
Southampton Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Central: 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 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: Yes.
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