Bournemouth to Portsmouth train with South Western Railway

Fri, 13 Jun
+ Add return
South Western Railway
Great Western Rail
CrossCountry
Southern
Cross Country
1,000+ travel companies
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Portsmouth

Showing times and prices for 14 Jun

Cheapest price

£6

Average price

£10

Fastest journey

1 h 26 m

Average duration

1 h 39 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

56 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Bournemouth to Portsmouth will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Bournemouth for Portsmouth every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 49 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.

South Western Railway
09:022h10
Bournemouth
11:12Portsmouth
£61One-way
0 changes
South Western Railway
05:431h49
Bournemouth
07:32Portsmouth
£71One-way
0 changes
South Western Railway
04:522h18
Bournemouth
07:10Portsmouth
£121One-way
0 changes
South Western Railway
08:022h11
Bournemouth
10:13Portsmouth
£121One-way
0 changes
South Western Railway
08:221h35
Bournemouth
09:57Portsmouth
£121One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Portsmouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Coach

£14

Average Price

Cheapest

£25

Average Price

2h 29m

average duration

Fastest

1h 59m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

3h 0m

average duration

2h 30m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Direct Options

Direct Options

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

Live departures

Bournemouth to Portsmouth train times

Showing trains for today, Friday 13 June
Last updated at 08:02
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
south_west_trainsL48590 · L48013
Delayed
08:32 08:05Bournemouth station (BMH)
2h07
10:12 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
1 change

This is the last train of the day.

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Bournemouth to Portsmouth by train or coach

Sat
14 Jun
Sun
15 Jun
Mon
16 Jun
Tue
17 Jun
Wed
18 Jun
Thu
19 Jun
Fri
20 Jun

Journey information

Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Portsmouth

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Icon of train
Trains from Bournemouth to Portsmouth run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
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
Distance
56 km
Average train duration
1h 59m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
1h 26m
First train
04:52
Last train
19:06
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

Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Rail and Southern trains Bournemouth to Portsmouth

South Western Railway, Great Western Rail and Southern trains will get you to Portsmouth from Bournemouth from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Train information from Bournemouth to Portsmouth with South Western Railway:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 42 min
  • Cheapest Price: £6
  • South Western Railway frequency: 25 a day

FAQs: Bournemouth to Portsmouth train

FAQs: Travel by train from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Portsmouth.
FAQs

More options for your journey from Bournemouth to Portsmouth

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

Most popular trains, buses, flights and ferries to and from Portsmouth and Bournemouth

HomeTrainsTrain Times to Portsmouth Bournemouth to Portsmouth train

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone
More routes, destinations and providers
Currency
Language