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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
40 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
41 m
Trains on 05 Sept
23
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 £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 23 trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS), including 15 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 26 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 42 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.
L8123112:280h57Southampton Central (SOU)13:25Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£121One-way0 changes
C4225913:050h42Southampton Central (SOU)13:47Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£121One-way0 changes- C4225812:060h41Southampton Central (SOU)12:47Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£121One-way0 changes
G88625+L7993312:200h53Southampton Central (SOU)13:13Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£121One-way1 change- G88577+L844678:200h53Southampton Central (SOU)9:13Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£151One-way1 change
- W349587:060h40Southampton Central (SOU)7:46Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£151One-way0 changes
- C4225812:060h41Southampton Central (SOU)12:47Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£121One-way0 changes
- W349659:050h42Southampton Central (SOU)9:47Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£151One-way0 changes
- W349628:020h42Southampton Central (SOU)8:44Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£151One-way0 changes
- C4225611:050h42Southampton Central (SOU)11:47Portsmouth & 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 an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 26 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£13 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton Central (SOU) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS):
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) costing on average £13.
Other travel options to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 15m.
Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-7.42. The journey takes 49m versus 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G88588+L79914 | On time 9:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h52 | 10:12 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
| L81182 | On time 9:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h58 | 10:26 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15003 | On time 10:06 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h42 | 10:48 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88600+L79920 | On time 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 | On time 11:06 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h41 | 11:47 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88612+L79926 | On time 11:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h52 | 12:12 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
| L81206 | On time 11:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h58 | 12:26 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15006 | On time 12:05 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h42 | 12:47 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88624+L79932 | On time 12:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h52 | 13:12 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
| L81218 | On time 12:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h58 | 13:26 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15008 | 13:05 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h42 | 13:47 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88635+L79938 | On time 13:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h53 | 14:13 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
| L81230 | 13:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h58 | 14:26 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| L81291 | 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 | |
| G26730+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 | |
| L81316 | 20:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h58 | 21:26 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15022 | On time 21:05 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h42 | 21:47 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88701+L79986 | On time 21:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h57 | 22:17 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
| L81150 | 5:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h59 | 6:27 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L78745 · L84459 | 5:57 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h13 | 7:10 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
| G26651+L84459 | 6:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h50 | 7:10 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
| L81154 | 6:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h58 | 7:26 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34958 | 7:06 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h40 | 7:46 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88566+L84463 | 7:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h52 | 8:12 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
| L81161 | 7:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h57 | 8:25 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34962 | 8:02 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h42 | 8:44 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88577+L84467 | 8:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h53 | 9:13 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
| L81183 | 8:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h57 | 9:25 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34965 | 9:05 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0h42 | 9:47 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
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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 £8 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:49, the last at 17:28. The fastest train covers the 26 km distance in 41m.
Distance 26 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 4:49 |
Last train 17:28 |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
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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)
Most Southampton Central (SOU) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) trains use the Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southsea station pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton Central (SOU) and Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 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.
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