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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 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 & Southsea (PMS) will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 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 76 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for London Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 76 km
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price | £20 Average Price |
2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:49 London Gatwick Airport | 1h48 | 09:37 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:09 London Gatwick Airport | 1h28 | 10:37 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:39 London Gatwick Airport | 1h37 | 11:16 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:39 London Gatwick Airport | 1h40 | 16:19 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:39 London Gatwick Airport | 1h39 | 18:18 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:33 London Gatwick Airport | 2h16 | 07:49 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:09, the last at 20:16. The fastest train covers the 76 km distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 76 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 08:09 |
Last train 20:16 |
Train companies: Southern, South Western Railway from London Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) trainsSouthern, South Western Railway trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Concourse and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.
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