The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
41 m
Average duration
42 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 25 trains that leave Southampton Central (SOU) for Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 26 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 43 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.
L8126616:281h00Southampton Central (SOU)17:28Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£81One-way0 changes
G1501215:050h45Southampton Central (SOU)15:50Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£81One-way0 changes
G1501316:050h45Southampton Central (SOU)16:50Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£81One-way0 changes
L8125415:281h00Southampton Central (SOU)16:28Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£81One-way0 changes
G88662+
L7995616:200h52Southampton Central (SOU)17:12Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£81One-way1 change
W349617:420h41Southampton Central (SOU)8:23Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£151One-way0 changes
W3497411:060h41Southampton Central (SOU)11:47Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£151One-way0 changes
W349576:490h42Southampton Central (SOU)7:31Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£151One-way0 changes
G1500310:060h42Southampton Central (SOU)10:48Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£151One-way0 changes
G150019:050h43Southampton Central (SOU)9:48Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Southampton Central (SOU) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton Central (SOU) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 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 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 26 km
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Live departures
Southampton Central (SOU) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton Central (SOU) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) trains for today, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15010 | On time 14:06 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h41 | 14:47 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88646+ L79944 | On time 14:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h52 | 15:12 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
L81242 | On time 14:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h58 | 15:26 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15012 | On time 15:05 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h45 | 15:50 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88654+ L79950 | On time 15:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h52 | 16:12 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
L81254 | On time 15:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h00 | 16:28 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15013 | On time 16:05 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h45 | 16:50 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88662+ L79956 | On time 16:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h52 | 17:12 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
L81266 | On time 16:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h00 | 17:28 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88666+ L84473 | On time 16:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h52 | 17:42 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
G15015 | On time 17:05 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h42 | 17:47 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88670+ L79962 | On time 17:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h52 | 18:12 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
L81278 | On time 17:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h00 | 18:28 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15017 | On time 18:04 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h45 | 18:49 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88678+ L79968 | On time 18:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h55 | 19:15 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
L81292 | On time 18:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h58 | 19:26 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15019 | On time 19:05 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h43 | 19:48 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88686+ L79974 | On time 19:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h55 | 20:15 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
G88686+ L79974 | On time 19:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h55 | 20:15 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
L81304 | On time 19:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h58 | 20:26 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35025 | On time 20:07 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h41 | 20:48 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88695+ L79980 | On time 20:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h55 | 21:15 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
G88695+ L79980 | On time 20:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h55 | 21:15 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
L81316 | On time 20:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h58 | 21:26 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 5 June | |||||
G88553+ L84457 | 5:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h54 | 6:43 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
G88553+ L84457 | 5:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h54 | 6:43 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
G88557+ L84458 | 6:18 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h53 | 7:11 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
L81153 | 6:23 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h59 | 7:22 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34957 | 6:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h42 | 7:31 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88565+ L84461 | 7:19 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h52 | 8:11 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
L81160 | 7:23 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h57 | 8:20 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34961 | 7:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h41 | 8:23 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88576+ L84465 | 8:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h52 | 9:12 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
L81172 | 8:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h58 | 9:26 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15001 | 9:05 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h43 | 9:48 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88588+ L79914 | 9:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h52 | 10:12 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
L81182 | 9:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h58 | 10:26 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15003 | 10:06 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h42 | 10:48 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88600+ L79920 | 10:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h52 | 11:12 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
L81194 | 10:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h58 | 11:26 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34974 | 11:06 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h41 | 11:47 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88612+ L79926 | 11:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h52 | 12:12 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
L81206 | 11:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h58 | 12:26 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 26 km distance in 39m.
Distance 26 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 4:50 |
Last train 23:09 |
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FAQs: Southampton Central (SOU) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton Central (SOU) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 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 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Southampton Central (SOU) and Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
- Car Park: Premium-downside
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; 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: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Concourse and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.
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