The cheapest and fastest trains from Portchester station (PTC) to Sholing (SHO)
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portchester station (PTC) to Sholing (SHO) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portchester station (PTC) to Sholing (SHO) will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 20 trains that leave Portchester station (PTC) for Sholing (SHO) every day 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 27 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.
5:490h54Portchester station (PTC)6:43Sholing (SHO)£111One-way1 change
22:280h31Portchester station (PTC)22:59Sholing (SHO)£111One-way1 change
5:360h25Portchester station (PTC)6:01Sholing (SHO)£141One-way0 changes
7:040h27Portchester station (PTC)7:31Sholing (SHO)£141One-way0 changes
8:040h27Portchester station (PTC)8:31Sholing (SHO)£141One-way0 changes
5:360h25Portchester station (PTC)6:01Sholing (SHO)£141One-way0 changes
12:040h26Portchester station (PTC)12:30Sholing (SHO)£141One-way0 changes
20:050h26Portchester station (PTC)20:31Sholing (SHO)£141One-way0 changes
23:040h26Portchester station (PTC)23:30Sholing (SHO)£141One-way0 changes
7:040h27Portchester station (PTC)7:31Sholing (SHO)£141One-way0 changes
Live departures
Portchester station (PTC) to Sholing (SHO) train times
The table below shows live departures for Portchester station (PTC) to Sholing (SHO) trains for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 20:04 Portchester station (PTC) | 0h26 | 20:30 Sholing (SHO) | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 5:36 Portchester station (PTC) | 0h25 | 6:01 Sholing (SHO) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:49 Portchester station (PTC) | 0h54 | 6:43 Sholing (SHO) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portchester station (PTC) to Sholing (SHO)
Trains from Portchester station (PTC) to Sholing (SHO) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 20:04. The fastest train covers the 18 km distance in 25m.
Distance 18 km |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 7:06 |
Last train 20:04 |
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Train companies: South Western Railway, Southern from Portchester station (PTC) to Sholing (SHO) trainsSouth Western Railway, Southern trains will get you between Portchester station (PTC) and Sholing (SHO) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Portchester station (PTC) to Sholing (SHO) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portchester station (PTC) to Sholing (SHO) 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 Sholing (SHO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Portchester station (PTC) and Sholing (SHO)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 10:20 Saturday 08:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Cosham: East Street A27 Bus Shelter To Fareham: East Street A27 Bus Shelter by Red Lion Pub
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step-free access to Platform 2 (for trains to Fareham) using a long ramp (40m) at approx 1:10 gradient (up to 1:7 in places). There is no step-free access to Platform 1 (towards Southampton, which is accessed via a stepped footbridge only). 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Woolston/Southampton, in Station Road by the 'Stop & Shop' store adjacent to footpath leading to station. To Bursledon/Fareham, in Station Road between Cranbury Road and Sholing Vicarage driveway.
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