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Compare prices and tickets South Croydon to Portsmouth by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from South Croydon to Portsmouth
Trains from South Croydon to Portsmouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 if you book in advance.
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
Distance 94 km |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 04:25 |
Last train 17:39 |
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
Train companies: Southern from South Croydon to Portsmouth trainsSouthern trains will get you between South Croydon and Portsmouth from £44. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 43m
Cheapest Price
£30
Southern frequency
25 a day
FAQs: South Croydon to Portsmouth train
FAQs: Travel by train from South Croydon to Portsmouth 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 South Croydon to Portsmouth.

Booking trains from South Croydon to Portsmouth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from South Croydon to Portsmouth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £44, while the average price tends to be around £44.
The train distance from South Croydon to Portsmouth is 94 km.
Yes, there is a direct train between South Croydon and Portsmouth. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Southern.
The cheapest way to get from South Croydon to Portsmouth is by train, costing approximately £44.
The train station in South Croydon that goes to Portsmouth is Sanderstead (SNR), and it arrives at Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
The train journey from South Croydon to Portsmouth covers a distance of 94 km and takes approximately 1h 58m. Trains run 5 per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from South Croydon to Portsmouth.
The first train from South Croydon to Portsmouth leaves at 4:25.
Yes, you can take the train from South Croydon to Portsmouth.
To travel from South Croydon to Portsmouth, you can take a train.
The last train from South Croydon to Portsmouth departs at 17:39.
Trains from South Croydon to Portsmouth run approximately 5 times per day.
There is no night train service from South Croydon to Portsmouth.
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Important Stations and Airports in South Croydon and Portsmouth
South Croydon
Portsmouth
The major train station for departures in South Croydon is Sanderstead. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sanderstead for your trip from South Croydon to Portsmouth.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 00:10 Saturday 05:50 - 23:35 Sunday 07:40 - 23:45
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Long access route between platforms via street, steep in places (over 400m and gradient above 1:10). Assistance Meeting Point is between the toilets on platform 1.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1, Left of the Booking Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting area is available on the concourse and shelters on both platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: To right of station building
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Portsmouth is Fratton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Fratton for your journey to Portsmouth from South Croydon.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:40 Saturday 05:55 - 19:40 Sunday 09:10 - 18:40
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- 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
- 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 Booking Hall on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
Public transport options for Fratton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Goldsmith Avenue (for buses in both directions). Goldsmith Avenue is located on the opposite side of the footbridge from the main entrance/taxi rank/Railway club.
Amenities at train station
information
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.
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