Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Winchester to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Winchester to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Winchester to Portsmouth
Compare the available ways to get from Winchester to Portsmouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$9. The journey takes 52m versus 42m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Winchester to Portsmouth
How to get from Winchester to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Winchester to Portsmouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L7993212:22 PM 0h50 Winchester station (WIN) 1:12 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
L7993212:22 PM 0h50 Winchester station (WIN) 1:12 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
L7993212:22 PM 0h50 Winchester station (WIN) 1:12 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
L799381:22 PM 0h51 Winchester station (WIN) 2:13 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
L7992010:22 AM 0h50 Winchester station (WIN) 11:12 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
L799149:22 AM 0h50 Winchester station (WIN) 10:12 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Winchester to Portsmouth
Travel 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 Winchester to Portsmouth.

- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Winchester and Portsmouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Winchester station (WIN) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Southern to go to Portsmouth by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
Travelling from Winchester to Portsmouth: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
