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Compare train for Portsmouth to Rowland's Castle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Rowland's Castle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 14 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (21m by train vs 23m by car). Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with South Western Railway.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Portsmouth to Rowland's Castle train times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Rowland's Castle trains for today, Tuesday 8 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:39 Portsmouth | 0h17 | 4:56 Rowlands Castle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:32 Portsmouth | 0h17 | 5:49 Rowlands Castle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:55 Portsmouth | 0h26 | 6:21 Rowlands Castle | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:19 Portsmouth | 0h28 | 6:47 Rowlands Castle | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:03 Portsmouth | 0h17 | 7:20 Rowlands Castle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:40 Portsmouth | 0h16 | 7:56 Rowlands Castle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:11 Portsmouth | 0h17 | 8:28 Rowlands Castle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:41 Portsmouth | 0h18 | 8:59 Rowlands Castle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:24 Portsmouth | 0h57 | 10:21 Rowlands Castle | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:41 Portsmouth | 0h17 | 9:58 Rowlands Castle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:24 Portsmouth | 0h57 | 11:21 Rowlands Castle | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:41 Portsmouth | 0h17 | 10:58 Rowlands Castle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:24 Portsmouth | 0h57 | 12:21 Rowlands Castle | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:41 Portsmouth | 0h17 | 11:58 Rowlands Castle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:24 Portsmouth | 0h57 | 13:21 Rowlands Castle | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:41 Portsmouth | 0h17 | 12:58 Rowlands Castle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:24 Portsmouth | 0h57 | 14:21 Rowlands Castle | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:41 Portsmouth | 0h17 | 13:58 Rowlands Castle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:41 Portsmouth | 0h17 | 14:58 Rowlands Castle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:41 Portsmouth | 0h17 | 15:58 Rowlands Castle | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth to Rowland's Castle
Trains from Portsmouth to Rowland's Castle run on average 6 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 14 km distance in 16m.
Distance 14 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 0:24 |
Last train 23:33 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Portsmouth to Rowland's Castle trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Portsmouth and Rowland's Castle from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Portsmouth to Rowland's Castle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth to Rowland's Castle 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 Rowland's Castle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Rowland's Castle
Most Portsmouth to Rowland's Castle trains use the Fratton to Rowlands Castle station pair. Use this guide to compare Portsmouth and Rowland's Castle train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Portsmouth station do trains to Rowland's Castle leave from?
Getting to Fratton from Portsmouth city centre
Fratton is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Fratton train station facilities and services
Fratton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, 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 Fratton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Fratton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Fratton. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Fratton: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Fratton: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Fratton: 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.
Getting to Portsmouth & Southsea from Portsmouth city centre
Portsmouth & Southsea train station facilities and services
Portsmouth & Southsea has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Portsmouth & Southsea. ATMs are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth & Southsea: 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.
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.
Which Rowland's Castle station do trains from Portsmouth arrive at?
Getting to Rowlands Castle from Rowland's Castle city centre
Rowlands Castle train station facilities and services
Rowlands Castle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Rowlands Castle.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Rowlands Castle.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rowlands Castle.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rowlands Castle: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Rowlands Castle: Bike Parking.
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