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SeaCity Museum
Modern city museum focused on Southampton’s maritime history, including the Titanic story and the city’s role as a major port.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
41 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Southampton will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 12 trains that leave Portsmouth for Southampton on Sun, Jun 07, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest trains will take 57 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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L81191Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Southampton:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Southampton costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $9 (€8) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.81 (€-7.99). The journey takes 50m versus 39m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Southampton trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34967 | On time 6:12 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h41 | 6:53 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79539+ G88556 | On time 6:19 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h12 | 7:31 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
L81167 | On time 6:46 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h59 | 7:45 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79923+ G26653 | On time 7:00 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h03 | 8:03 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
C42255 | On time 7:27 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h41 | 8:08 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L81177 | On time 7:46 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h59 | 8:45 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79929 · L80361 | On time 8:00 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h58 | 8:58 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
C42257 | On time 8:27 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h41 | 9:08 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L81189 | On time 8:46 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h59 | 9:45 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79935+ G26665 | On time 9:00 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h03 | 10:03 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
W34983 | On time 9:27 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h42 | 10:09 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L81201 | On time 9:46 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h59 | 10:45 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Portsmouth to Southampton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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