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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth to Southampton
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
57
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Southampton will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 57 trains that leave Portsmouth for Southampton every day 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 40 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.
G1501815:270h41Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)16:08Southampton Central (SOU)£121One-way0 changes- G1502117:290h41Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)18:10Southampton Central (SOU)£121One-way0 changes
- G1502318:290h40Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)19:09Southampton Central (SOU)£121One-way0 changes
- W3504119:290h40Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)20:09Southampton Central (SOU)£121One-way0 changes
G26250_G26140 · G2671718:031h02Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)19:05Southampton Central (SOU)£121One-way1 change
- G1502620:280h39Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)21:07Southampton Central (SOU)£121One-way0 changes
- G1502016:290h39Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)17:08Southampton Central (SOU)£121One-way0 changes
- G150026:050h40Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)6:45Southampton Central (SOU)£151One-way0 changes
- G1502318:290h40Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)19:09Southampton Central (SOU)£121One-way0 changes
- W3504119:290h40Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)20:09Southampton Central (SOU)£121One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Portsmouth to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 25 km
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Live departures
Portsmouth to Southampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Southampton trains for today, Sunday 19 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 L81251 | On time 13:42 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h57 | 14:39 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C33098 | On time 14:14 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h41 | 14:55 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79967 · L78780 | On time 14:22 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h10 | 15:32 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| L81263 | On time 14:42 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h57 | 15:39 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L83974+G88599 | On time 14:52 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h59 | 15:51 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| L83859+C48124 | 4:30 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1h02 | 5:32 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| L84469+G88709 | 4:59 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h00 | 5:59 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| L81157 | 5:13 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h01 | 6:14 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79529+G14573 | 5:17 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h04 | 6:21 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| L79916+G15002 | 5:55 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h50 | 6:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| G15002 | 6:05 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h40 | 6:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79919+G88555 | 6:28 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h00 | 7:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| L81166 | 6:48 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h57 | 7:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79922 · L80352 | 6:55 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h02 | 7:57 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| L79922+G26652 | 6:55 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h07 | 8:02 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| G15004 | 7:24 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h42 | 8:06 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L84472+G88562 | 7:29 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h02 | 8:31 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| L81176 | 7:46 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h59 | 8:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79928+G26657 | 8:00 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h05 | 9:05 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| L79928 · L80360 | 8:00 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h57 | 8:57 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| G26167_C82358 · G26657 | 8:03 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h02 | 9:05 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| G15005 | 8:27 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h41 | 9:08 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L81188 | 8:46 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h59 | 9:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79934+G26663 | 9:00 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h03 | 10:03 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| G15007 | 9:27 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h41 | 10:08 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L81200 | 9:46 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h58 | 10:44 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79940+G88591 | 10:00 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h01 | 11:01 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| G15009 | 10:27 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h41 | 11:08 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L81212 | 10:46 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h59 | 11:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79946+G88603 | 11:00 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h02 | 12:02 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| G15011 | 11:27 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h40 | 12:07 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L81224 | 11:46 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h59 | 12:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79952+G88615 | 12:00 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h01 | 13:01 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| W34999 | 12:27 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h41 | 13:08 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L81236 | 12:46 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h59 | 13:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L79958+G77379 | 13:00 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h04 | 14:04 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| G15014 | 13:27 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0h40 | 14:07 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth to Southampton
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Trains from Portsmouth to Southampton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 40m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Portsmouth to Southampton trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Portsmouth and Southampton 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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Trains from Portsmouth to Southampton
Two train companies provide a service from Portsmouth to Southampton and these are GWR and South West Trains. The earliest train leaves Southampton Central at around 5:00 a.m. during the week and on Saturdays, but Sunday services start later around 6:45 a.m. Very few journeys involve a change at Fareham as most services are direct. The last train to leave Southampton is around 11:30 p.m. on both weekdays and weekends. The journey takes anything from 40 minutes to just over an hour, depending on the number of stops and if there are any changes. Trains arrive into Portsmouth and Southsea train station, which is just 2 miles from central Portsmouth.
FAQs: Portsmouth to Southampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth to Southampton 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 Southampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Southampton
Most Portsmouth to Southampton trains use the Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Central station pair, with some services arriving at Southampton Airport Parkway. Use this guide to compare Portsmouth and Southampton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Portsmouth station do trains to Southampton leave from?
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 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 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 Southampton station do trains from Portsmouth arrive at?
Getting to Southampton Central from Southampton city centre
Southampton Central train station facilities and services
Southampton Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Central: 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 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: Yes.
Getting to Southampton Airport Parkway from Southampton city centre
Southampton Airport Parkway is 5 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Southampton Airport Parkway train station facilities and services
Southampton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Airport Parkway: 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 Woolston from Southampton city centre
Woolston is 1 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Woolston train station facilities and services
Woolston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Woolston.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Woolston.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Woolston.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Woolston: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Woolston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Woolston: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Southampton). Steps to Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth). 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.
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