The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Cheapest price on 23 Oct
£20
Average ticket price on 23 Oct
£25
Fastest journey on 23 Oct
1 h 36 m
Average journey duration on 23 Oct
1 h 37 m
Trains on 23 Oct
26
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT) will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
On Fri 23 Oct, we found 26 trains from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT), including 26 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 38 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.
L7971715:311h51Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)17:22London Waterloo (WAT)£201One-way0 changes
L7974917:151h44Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)18:59London Waterloo (WAT)£201One-way0 changes
L7973716:311h53Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)18:24London Waterloo (WAT)£201One-way0 changes
L7998216:552h09Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)19:04London Waterloo (WAT)£201One-way0 changes
L7969714:311h51Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)16:22London Waterloo (WAT)£201One-way0 changes
L7968914:151h36Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)15:51London Waterloo (WAT)£231One-way0 changes
L7964912:151h36Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)13:51London Waterloo (WAT)£281One-way0 changes
L7970915:151h36Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)16:51London Waterloo (WAT)£251One-way0 changes
L7972916:151h37Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)17:52London Waterloo (WAT)£231One-way0 changes
L7966913:151h38Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)14:53London Waterloo (WAT)£231One-way0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Trains from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. 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 04:12, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 105 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 105 km |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 4:12 |
Last train 21:33 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT) trip
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Live departures
Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains for today, Thursday 22 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L83859 | On time 4:26 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h04 | 6:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84470 | On time 4:52 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h38 | 7:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79528 | On time 5:09 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h00 | 7:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83864 | On time 5:18 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h05 | 7:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C82508_C82336+ L79509 | 5:28 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h32 | 8:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 change | |
L83870 | 5:40 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h03 | 7:43 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79916 | 5:50 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h16 | 8:06 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C82511_C82340+ L79513 | 6:04 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h26 | 8:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 change | |
L79538 | 6:10 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1h43 | 7:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79919 | 6:24 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h12 | 8:36 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G26156_C82344+ L84867 | 6:29 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h33 | 9:02 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 change | |
L79545 | 6:40 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1h47 | 8:27 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79922 | 6:50 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h18 | 9:08 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79554 | 7:13 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1h41 | 8:54 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79554+ C82528_C82354+ L78514 | 7:13 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h45 | 9:58 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 changes | |
L84066 | 7:31 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h10 | 9:41 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79093 | 7:45 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1h45 | 9:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79928 | 7:55 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h16 | 10:11 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83896 | 8:02 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h14 | 10:16 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79934 | 8:55 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h09 | 11:04 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79592 | 9:15 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1h36 | 10:51 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79598 | 9:31 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1h53 | 11:24 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79610 | 10:15 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1h36 | 11:51 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79618 | 10:31 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1h51 | 12:22 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79946 | 10:55 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h09 | 13:04 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79630 | 11:15 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1h36 | 12:51 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79638 | 11:33 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1h50 | 13:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79952 | 11:55 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h14 | 14:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79729 | 16:15 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1h37 | 17:52 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79737 | 16:31 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1h53 | 18:24 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79982 | 16:55 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h09 | 19:04 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79749 | 17:15 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1h44 | 18:59 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79757 | 17:31 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1h51 | 19:22 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79988 | 17:55 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2h09 | 20:04 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT) train
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Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) and London Waterloo (WAT)
Most Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains use the Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) and London Waterloo (WAT) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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