Trains tickets from London to Portsmouth

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Next departures for London to Portsmouth on October 27
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Southern
Victoria Rail Station
Portsmouth and SouthseaCheapest
Southern
Clapham Junction
Portsmouth and SouthseaFastest
South Western Railway
Barnes
Portsmouth and SouthseaNo tags
Southern
Clapham Junction
Portsmouth and SouthseaNo tags
South Western Railway
Barnes
Portsmouth and SouthseaNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Portsmouth

busbud logoWe recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Portsmouth. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2h 20mAverage Duration
64 milesDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$7 - $31Average Duration2h 15m
3kg CO₂e
Average Price$15 - $131Average Duration2h 7m
3kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$8 - $18Average Duration2h 20m
4kg CO₂e

Train London to Portsmouth: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$64
Average train trip duration2h 7m
Number of daily trains40
Earliest train departure7:00am
Distance66 miles (105 km)
Latest train departure11:55pm

London to Portsmouth Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10/24
$15
10/25
$29
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10/27
$15
10/28
$15
10/29
$57
10/30
$18
10/31
$29
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Portsmouth was searched and found on Oct 27, 2025 with a price of $15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Portsmouth, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $125 for a train ticket from London to Portsmouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-10-27.

Usually South Western Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between London and Portsmouth is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Portsmouth.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Portsmouth, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between London and Portsmouth, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from London to Portsmouth while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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