- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price on Oct 11
$30
Average ticket price on Oct 11
$43
Fastest journey on Oct 11
2 h 7 m
Average journey duration on Oct 11
2 h 7 m
Trains on Oct 11
50
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to London will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
On Sun, Oct 11, we found 50 trains from Portsmouth to London, including 29 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 11 the direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
On Sun, Oct 11 the slowest trains will take 2 h 7 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.
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L79973 · L78813Trains from Portsmouth to London run on average 76 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 if you book in advance.
There are 71 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 24m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Trains per day 76 |
Direct trains 71 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to London trains for today, Saturday, October 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G26181_C82374 | 9:32 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h13 | 11:45 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79941 | On time 10:00 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h09 | 12:09 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82553_C82378 | 10:08 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h07 | 12:15 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26189_C82384 | 10:32 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h13 | 12:45 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26189_C82384 · X11716 | On time 10:32 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h22 | 12:54 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
L79947 | 11:00 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h07 | 1:07 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82563_C82388 | 11:08 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h07 | 1:15 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82563_C82388 · X11715 | On time 11:08 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h16 | 1:24 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
G26197_C82394 | 11:32 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h13 | 1:45 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79953 | 12:00 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h06 | 2:06 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82573_C82398 · X11713 | On time 12:08 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h16 | 2:24 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
C82573_C82398 | 12:08 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h07 | 2:15 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26205_C82404 | 12:32 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h13 | 2:45 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79959 | 1:00 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h06 | 3:06 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82583_C82408 | 1:08 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h07 | 3:15 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26212_C82414 | 1:32 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h13 | 3:45 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79965 | On time 2:00 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h06 | 4:06 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82593_C82418 | 2:08 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h07 | 4:15 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26221_C82424 | 2:32 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h13 | 4:45 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26221_C82424 · X11708 | 2:32 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h22 | 4:54 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
L79971 | On time 3:00 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h06 | 5:06 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82603_C82428 | 3:08 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h07 | 5:15 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26230_C82434 | 3:32 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h13 | 5:45 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79977 | On time 4:00 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h06 | 6:06 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82613_C82438 | 4:08 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h07 | 6:15 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82613_C82438 · X11705 | 4:08 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h16 | 6:24 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
G26239_C82444 | 4:32 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h13 | 6:45 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79983 | On time 5:00 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h06 | 7:06 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82623_C82449 | 5:08 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h07 | 7:15 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82623_C82449 · X11703 | 5:08 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h16 | 7:24 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
G26247_C82455 | 5:32 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h13 | 7:45 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79989 | 6:00 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h06 | 8:06 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82633_C82459 | 6:08 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h07 | 8:15 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26257_C82465 | 6:32 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h13 | 8:45 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26257_C82465 · X11700 | On time 6:32 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h22 | 8:54 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
L79995 | 7:00 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h06 | 9:06 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82643_C82469 | 7:08 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h07 | 9:15 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26264_C82475 | 7:32 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h13 | 9:45 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L84476 | On time 8:00 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h37 | 10:37 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82653_C82481 | 8:08 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h07 | 10:15 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82653_C82481 · X11697 | On time 8:08 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h16 | 10:24 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
G26270_C82487 · X11696 | On time 8:32 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h22 | 10:54 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
G26270_C82487 | 8:32 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h13 | 10:45 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L84478 · L80316 | On time 8:55 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h40 | 11:35 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L84478 | On time 9:00 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h39 | 11:39 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82660_G26146 | 9:08 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h07 | 11:15 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80316+ V17730 | Delayed 9:11 PM 9:23 PMPortsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h12 | 11:35 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
G27925 · X11694 | 9:32 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h24 | 11:56 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
L84480 · L80328 | On time 9:55 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h17 | 12:12 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
G26273 · X11693 | 10:09 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h24 | 12:33 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
L84057 · SW020200 · Q54447 | On time 10:36 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h47 | 1:23 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
G27931 · X11691 | On time 10:57 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h28 | 1:25 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, October 11 | |||||
Q08020 · SW537100 · L83882 | 6:03 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h47 | 8:50 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
Q31424+ C82523_C82351 | 6:48 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h34 | 9:22 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1 transfer | |
L79925 | 7:22 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h18 | 9:40 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Q31429 · SW540800 · L79585 | 7:37 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h41 | 10:18 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
C82534 | 7:52 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h31 | 10:23 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79931 | 8:22 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h19 | 10:41 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Q08287 · SW538600 · L79603 | 8:37 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h41 | 11:18 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
C82544_C82369 | 9:05 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h18 | 11:23 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79937 | 9:22 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h18 | 11:40 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth to London 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Portsmouth to London trains use the Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo station pair, with some services arriving at London Victoria. Use this guide to compare Portsmouth and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
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.
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