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The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth to Wales
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£109
Average price
£109
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
283 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth to Wales is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Wales will cost around £109 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £109.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Portsmouth for Wales every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 283 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 19 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.
06:053h45
Portsmouth09:50Cardiff Central
£1091One-way
0 changes
07:243h28
Portsmouth10:52Cardiff Central
£1091One-way
0 changes
08:273h19
Portsmouth11:46Cardiff Central
£1091One-way
0 changes
09:273h22
Portsmouth12:49Cardiff Central
£1091One-way
0 changes
10:273h17
Portsmouth13:44Cardiff Central
£1091One-way
0 changes
18:293h15
Portsmouth21:44Cardiff Central
£1091One-way
0 changes
17:293h16
Portsmouth20:45Cardiff Central
£1091One-way
0 changes
10:273h17
Portsmouth13:44Cardiff Central
£1091One-way
0 changes
08:273h19
Portsmouth11:46Cardiff Central
£1091One-way
0 changes
12:273h19
Portsmouth15:46Cardiff Central
£1091One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Portsmouth to Wales
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Wales among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £80.
Distance: 283 km
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6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth to Wales
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Portsmouth to Wales run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £80 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £28
Distance 283 km |
Average train duration 5h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £80 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 5h 35m |
First train 06:10 |
Last train 11:01 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £28
Train companies: first_great_western from Portsmouth to Wales trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Portsmouth and Wales from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 15m
Cheapest Price
£109
first_great_western frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Portsmouth to Wales train
FAQs: Travel by train from Portsmouth to Wales easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Portsmouth to Wales.
The train distance from Portsmouth to Wales is 283 km.
Yes, there is a direct train between Portsmouth and Wales. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by first_great_western.
The train journey from Portsmouth to Wales covers a distance of 283 km and takes approximately 5h 35m. Trains run 13 per day.
The first train from Portsmouth to Wales leaves at 6:10.
The last train from Portsmouth to Wales departs at 11:01.
Booking trains from Portsmouth to Wales in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Trains from Portsmouth to Wales run approximately 13 times per day.
There is no night train service from Portsmouth to Wales.
The cost of a train ticket from Portsmouth to Wales can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £80, while the average price tends to be around £142.
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Wales is by coach, costing approximately £28.
The train station in Portsmouth that goes to Wales is Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS), and it arrives at Kiveton Bridge (KIV).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Portsmouth to Wales.
Yes, you can take the train from Portsmouth to Wales.
To travel from Portsmouth to Wales, you can take a train.
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Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Wales
Portsmouth
Wales
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Lower Concourse, next to the gateline. The National key toilets are located in the Lower Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Concourse and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Portsmouth & Southsea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and outside booking hall
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Portsmouth Harbour
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hard Interchange Stands G, H or J
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