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The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to Portsmouth

Showing times and prices for Jul 21

Cheapest price

$22

Average price

$22

Fastest journey

52 m

Average duration

1 h 4 m

Trains per day

Distance

25 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Portsmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Southampton to Portsmouth will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Southampton to Portsmouth without transferring at least once.

L46932 · L52244

05:55AM1h16

Southampton Central (SOU)

07:11AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)

$221One-way

1 transfer

Y29380+

L52243

05:50AM0h52

Southampton Central (SOU)

06:42AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)

$221One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Southampton to Portsmouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €9.

Distance: 14 miles (24 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus
€16 Average price	€10 Average price Cheapest
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Southampton to Portsmouth train times

Showing trains for today, Sunday, July 20

Last updated at 7:03 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Y29411 · X31755	On time 7:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU)	1h01	8:31 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)	1 transfer
L49268	On time 7:35 AM Southampton Central (SOU)	1h02	8:37 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)	0 transfersDirect
L51971 · L01493_L01550	On time 7:59 AM Southampton Central (SOU)	1h14	9:13 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)	1 transfer
L49280	On time 8:35 AM Southampton Central (SOU)	0h58	9:33 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)	0 transfersDirect
L51975 · L01495_L48011	On time 8:59 AM Southampton Central (SOU)	1h14	10:13 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)	1 transfer
L49292	On time 9:35 AM Southampton Central (SOU)	0h58	10:33 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)	0 transfersDirect
Monday, July 21
Y29380+L52243	On time 4:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU)	0h52	5:42 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)	1 transfer
L46932 · L52244	On time 4:55 AM Southampton Central (SOU)	1h16	6:11 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)	1 transfer
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Southampton to Portsmouth?

The best time to book your train from Southampton to Portsmouth is 56 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Southampton to Portsmouth route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Southampton to Portsmouth per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Southampton to Portsmouth.

Trains

from $14

Buses

from $10

Journey information

Overview: Train from Southampton to Portsmouth

United Kingdom

Trains from Southampton to Portsmouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $10 (€8)

Distance

14 miles (24 km)

Average train duration

50m

Cheapest ticket price

$11 (€9)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

41m

First train

00:04

Last train

23:53

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $10 (€8)

Train providers: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway and Bus from Southampton to Portsmouth trains

For as little as $10 (€8) you can travel by train from Southampton to Portsmouth with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway and Bus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Train information from Southampton to Portsmouth with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 40 min
Cheapest Price: $10

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Southampton to Portsmouth train information with South Western Railway:

Average Duration: 57 min
Cheapest Price: $15
South Western Railway frequency: 7 a day

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Southampton to Portsmouth train information with Southern:

Average Duration: 50 min
Cheapest Price: $15
Southern frequency: 10 a day

FAQs: Trains from Southampton to Portsmouth

FAQs: Travel by train from Southampton to Portsmouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to Portsmouth.

Cheap train tickets from Southampton to Portsmouth can start from as little as $13 (€11) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Southampton to Portsmouth is $18 (€15); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Portsmouth from Southampton is on average 40 min for the 15 mile (24 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Portsmouth from Southampton by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Southampton to Portsmouth leaves at 12: 04 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Southampton to Portsmouth leaves at 11: 54 PM.

Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day from Southampton to Portsmouth with South Western Railway or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Southampton to Portsmouth, you can count on Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, Southern or first_great_western for the best way to get you to Portsmouth. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Southampton and Portsmouth and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 54 PM.

When departing from Southampton, you have various train station options to start your route from including Southampton Central and Southampton Airport Parkway. When arriving in Portsmouth, you can end your journey in train stations like Portsmouth & Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Southampton Central, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Portsmouth & Southsea, located 0.1 miles (80 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Portsmouth from Southampton is worth doing with a journey time of 40 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Southampton to Portsmouth is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Southampton to Portsmouth including taking a train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Southampton to Portsmouth

Southampton

Portsmouth

The major train station for departures in Southampton is Woolston. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Woolston for your trip from Southampton to Portsmouth.

Woolston

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

information

Address

Woolston station, Garton Road, Woolston, Hampshire, SO19 2DJ

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 11:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

Distance to city center

1 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

Staff help available: No
Step free access coverage: No
Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Southampton). Steps to Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth). 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
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: No
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage CCTV: No

Public transit options for Woolston

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Bridge Road Bus Stops at bottom of Garton Road. Terminating Journeys: Station Forecourt, Garton Road

Southampton Airport Parkway Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Car Rental

information

Address

Southampton Airport Parkway station, Wide Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2HW

Phone Number

+44 345 600 0650

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:10

Distance to city center

5 km

Parking

Car Park: Upside and Multi-Storey

Taxis

Taxi: Yes

Accessibility

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

Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Inside booking hall.

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: Car park and platform 2
Storage CCTV: Yes

Public transit options for Southampton Airport Parkway

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Station Forecourt Bus Stop off Wide Lane (A335) Terminating Journeys: Car Park at Eastleigh end, off Wide Lane (A335)

Southampton Central Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

Southampton Central station, Blechynden Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1AL

Phone Number

+44 345 600 0650

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45

Parking

Car Park: Premium-downside

Taxis

Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit

Accessibility

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

Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes
Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
Storage CCTV: Yes

Public transit options for Southampton Central

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)

St Denys

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

information

Address

St Denys station, Osborne Road South, Portswood, Hampshire, SO17 2EZ

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 10:45 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

Distance to city center

2 km

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: No
Storage location: Platforms 1 & 4
Storage CCTV: No

Public transit options for St Denys

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Belmont Road/Junction with Osborne Road Setting Down only journeys - stop by traffic lights (Thomas Lewis Way/Duke Street)

Sholing

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lost and Found Office

Bike Parking

information

Address

Sholing station, Station Road, Sholing, Hampshire, SO19 8HH

Distance to city center

2 km

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

Staff help available: No
Step free access coverage: No
Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step-free access to Platform 2 (for trains to Fareham) using a long ramp (40m) at approx 1:10 gradient (up to 1:7 in places). There is no step-free access to Platform 1 (towards Southampton, which is accessed via a stepped footbridge only). 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
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: No
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: No
Storage CCTV: Yes

Public transit options for Sholing

Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Woolston/Southampton, in Station Road by the 'Stop & Shop' store adjacent to footpath leading to station. To Bursledon/Fareham, in Station Road between Cranbury Road and Sholing Vicarage driveway.

Bitterne

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

Lost and Found Office

Bike Parking

information

Address

Bitterne station, MacNaghten Road, Bitterne, Hampshire, SO18 1GG

Distance to city center

2 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: No
Storage CCTV: No

Public transit options for Bitterne

Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton: Stop in Bullard Road adjacent to Station Hotel. To Fareham: Bullard Road Gyratory (A3035) Bus Shelter