London Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth train with Southern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth

Showing times and prices for 13 Jul

Cheapest price

£25

Average price

£25

Fastest journey

1 h 37 m

Average duration

1 h 53 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

76 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Portsmouth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 76 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.

SouthernY28113
09:151h37
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
10:52Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
£251One-way
0 changes
SouthernY28077 · Y30129
08:201h45
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
10:05Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
£251One-way
1 change
ThameslinkX71851+SouthernY28124
09:342h16
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
11:50Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
£251One-way
1 change

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Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £16.

Distance: 75 km

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£23

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Cheapest

£25

Average Price

2h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 54m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 31m

Average total duration

3h 1m

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London Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 13 July
Last updated at 19:46
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
southernY28077 · Y30129
On time
07:20 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h45
09:05 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
1 change
southernY28113
On time
08:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h37
09:52 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
0 changesdirect
thameslinkX71851+southernY28124
On time
08:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h16
10:50 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
1 change

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Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth

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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 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
75 km
Average train duration
1h 54m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
1h 28m
First train
04:50
Last train
22:02
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 providers: Southern and South Western Railway trains London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Portsmouth

Buy your official Southern and South Western Railway train tickets between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Portsmouth from £7 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.

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. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Southern from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Portsmouth train information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 22 min
  • Cheapest Price: £7
  • Southern frequency: 25 a day

FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth train

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Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Portsmouth

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Portsmouth
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. 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: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Platform 1 and outside booking hall
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Portsmouth Harbour
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hard Interchange Stands G, H or J
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Lower Concourse, next to the gateline. The National key toilets are located in the Lower Concourse; 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: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Concourse and car park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:40 Saturday 05:55 - 19:40 Sunday 09:10 - 18:40
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
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
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 1
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
Public transport options for Fratton
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Goldsmith Avenue (for buses in both directions). Goldsmith Avenue is located on the opposite side of the footbridge from the main entrance/taxi rank/Railway club.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Hilsea
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Portsmouth: Norway Road bus stop by Vauxhall Garage To Cosham / Havant: Norway Road bus stop opposite Vauxhall Garage

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