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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)
- Cheapest price on 01 Nov
- £23
- Average ticket price on 01 Nov
- £39
- Fastest journey on 01 Nov
- 2 h 12 m
- Average journey duration on 01 Nov
- 2 h 15 m
- Trains on 01 Nov
- 46
- Distance
- 105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
On Sun 01 Nov, we found 46 trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH), including 16 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 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.
L799137:54 2h26 London Waterloo (WAT) 10:20 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) £23 1 One-way 0 changes- L79990
20:50 2h26 London Waterloo (WAT) 23:16 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) £23 1 One-way 0 changes - L80000
23:05 2h12 London Waterloo (WAT) 1:17 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) £23 1 One-way 0 changes - L79996
21:50 2h31 London Waterloo (WAT) 0:21 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) £23 1 One-way 0 changes - L79948
13:54 2h26 London Waterloo (WAT) 16:20 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) £25 1 One-way 0 changes
- L80000
23:05 2h12 London Waterloo (WAT) 1:17 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) £23 1 One-way 0 changes - L80168+
C0085012:35 2h16 London Waterloo (WAT) 14:51 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) £47 1 One-way 1 change - L80132+W34973
10:35 2h16 London Waterloo (WAT) 12:51 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) £47 1 One-way 1 change - L80114+W34968
9:35 2h16 London Waterloo (WAT) 11:51 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) £47 1 One-way 1 change - L80152+W34979
11:35 2h16 London Waterloo (WAT) 13:51 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) £47 1 One-way 1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 105 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 105 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 4:05 |
Last train 22:32 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Frequently asked questions about your London Waterloo (WAT) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from London Waterloo (WAT) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH).
Live departures
London Waterloo (WAT) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) trains for today, Saturday 31 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L79746 · SW528100 · Q19184 | On time 18:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h36 | 21:06 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2 changes | |
| L79981 | 19:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h09 | 21:18 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79023+ G26253 | On time 19:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h20 | 21:43 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| L79766 · SW527900 · Q19183 | On time 19:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h38 | 22:08 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2 changes | |
| L79987 | 20:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h09 | 22:18 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79035+G26260 | 20:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h20 | 22:43 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| L79784 · SW527700 · Q19182 | On time 20:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h36 | 23:06 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2 changes | |
| L79993 | 21:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h07 | 23:16 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79047+C82656+Q19181 | On time 21:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h44 | 0:07 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2 changes | |
| L79803 · SW527500 · Q19181 | On time 21:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h37 | 0:07 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2 changes | |
| L79999 | 22:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h10 | 0:19 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79823 · SW527300 · Q18388 | 22:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h35 | 1:05 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2 changes | |
| L79827 · SW811500 · Q18382 | 23:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h32 | 1:32 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2 changes | |
| L79833 · SW108100 · Q18381 | 23:15 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h41 | 1:56 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2 changes | |
| Sunday 1 November | |||||
| L82873+C82324 · C93300 | 6:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h15 | 9:35 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2 changes | |
| L82880+C82493 · C93227 | 7:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h52 | 10:10 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2 changes | |
| L79913 | 7:54 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h26 | 10:20 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L83270+C82527 | 8:21 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h34 | 10:55 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| L79918 | 8:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h27 | 11:20 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80641+C82537 | 9:24 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h30 | 11:54 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| L80114+W34968 | 9:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h16 | 11:51 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| L79924 | 9:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h27 | 12:20 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80660+C82547 | 10:24 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h30 | 12:54 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| L80132+W34973 | 10:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h16 | 12:51 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| L79930 | 10:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h27 | 13:20 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80678+C82557 | 11:24 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h30 | 13:54 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| L80152+W34979 | 11:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h16 | 13:51 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| L79936 | 11:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h27 | 14:20 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80696+C82567 | 12:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h31 | 14:54 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| L80168+C00850 | 12:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h16 | 14:51 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| L79942 | 12:54 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h26 | 15:20 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82577+L80714 | 13:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h31 | 15:54 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| L80178+W34991 | 13:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h16 | 15:51 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| L79948 | 13:54 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h26 | 16:20 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L83941 · SW724000 · Q17814 | 14:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h48 | 16:48 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2 changes | |
| L80732+C82587 | 14:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h31 | 16:54 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| L80182+C00852 | 14:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h16 | 16:51 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| L79954 | 14:54 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h26 | 17:20 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80750+C82597 | 15:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h31 | 17:54 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| L80186+W35012 | 15:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h16 | 17:51 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| L79960 | 15:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h30 | 18:20 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80768+C82607 | 16:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h32 | 18:55 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| L80194+W35018 | 16:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h16 | 18:51 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| L79966 | 16:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h30 | 19:20 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80786+C82617 | 17:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h32 | 19:55 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| L80206+W35024 | 17:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h16 | 19:51 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| L79972 | 17:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h30 | 20:20 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80804+C82627 | 18:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h31 | 20:54 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: London Waterloo (WAT) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) train
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Important Stations and Airports in London Waterloo (WAT) and Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)
Most London Waterloo (WAT) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) trains use the London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea station pair. Use this guide to compare London Waterloo (WAT) and Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Portsmouth Harbour from Portsmouth city centre
Portsmouth Harbour is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Portsmouth Harbour train station facilities and services
Portsmouth Harbour has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Portsmouth Harbour. ATMs are available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portsmouth Harbour: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Portsmouth Harbour: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth Harbour: 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.
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