The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to Portsmouth
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Portsmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to Portsmouth will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
To travel from Southampton to Portsmouth you need to make at least 2 changes.
SN829000 · P42297+
L2312613:371h10Southampton Central (SOU)14:47Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£121One-way2 changes
SN828900 · P42302+
L7359314:071h06Southampton Central (SOU)15:13Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£121One-way2 changes
SW414100+
L2312814:311h15Southampton Central (SOU)15:46Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£121One-way1 change
SW414200+
L2312613:311h16Southampton Central (SOU)14:47Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£121One-way1 change
SN828800 · P42305+
L2312814:371h09Southampton Central (SOU)15:46Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£121One-way2 changes
SN828900 · P42302+
L7359314:071h06Southampton Central (SOU)15:13Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£121One-way2 changes
SN829900 · P42244+
L735689:071h06Southampton Central (SOU)10:13Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£151One-way2 changes
SN830100 · P42232+
P622998:071h06Southampton Central (SOU)9:13Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£151One-way2 changes
SN828800 · P42305+
L2312814:371h09Southampton Central (SOU)15:46Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£121One-way2 changes
SN830000 · P42238+
L231168:371h09Southampton Central (SOU)9:46Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)£151One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Southampton to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. 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 £6, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 25 km
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Live departures
Southampton to Portsmouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to Portsmouth trains for tomorrow, Friday 10 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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SN830100 · P42232+ P62299 | 7:07 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h06 | 8:13 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 changes | |
SW414700+ L23116 | 7:31 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h15 | 8:46 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
SN830000 · P42238+ L23116 | 7:37 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h09 | 8:46 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 changes | |
SW493000 · L73568 | 7:58 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h15 | 9:13 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
SN829900 · P42244+ L73568 | 8:07 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h06 | 9:13 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 changes | |
SW414600+ L23118 | 8:31 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h15 | 9:46 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
SW414200+ L23126 | 12:31 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h16 | 13:47 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
SN829000 · P42297+ L23126 | 12:37 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h10 | 13:47 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 changes | |
SW492500 · L73593 | 12:58 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h15 | 14:13 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton to Portsmouth
Trains from Southampton to Portsmouth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 39m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern, first_great_western from Southampton to Portsmouth trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern, first_great_western trains will get you between Southampton and Portsmouth from £6. 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 Southampton to Portsmouth
Trains from Southampton to Portsmouth are operated by both South West Trains and Southern Trains. Many services are direct while some involve a change at Eastleigh. Furthermore, the journey takes anything from around 40 minutes to an hour, depending on changes and the service operates twice hourly on average. The earliest weekday train departs from Southampton just after 5:30 a.m. and the last train departs around midnight. The Sunday service departs from Southampton a little later, around 6:30 a.m. Southampton train station is centrally located within the city, as is Portsmouth and Southsea train station, which is where the service arrives.
FAQs: Southampton to Portsmouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton to Portsmouth 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and Portsmouth
- 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 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:10
- Car Park: Upside and Multi-Storey
- Taxi: Yes
- 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 Waiting Area on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1; 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
- Waiting rooms location: Inside booking hall.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Station Forecourt Bus Stop off Wide Lane (A335) Terminating Journeys: Car Park at Eastleigh end, off Wide Lane (A335)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 11:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Bridge Road Bus Stops at bottom of Garton Road. Terminating Journeys: Station Forecourt, Garton Road
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and outside booking hall
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hard Interchange Stands G, H or J
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:40 Saturday 05:55 - 19:40 Sunday 09:10 - 18:40
- 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
- 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 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- 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.
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