Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth train

Q: How long is the train journey to Portsmouth from Stoke-on-Trent?

On average the Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth train time is 3 h 45 min covering the 159 miles long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or travelling on weekends and bank holidays.

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Cheap train tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth

Showing times and prices for 19 Aug

Cheapest

£86

Average

£86

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

South Western Railway

08:12Stoke-on-Trent4h33 12:45Portsmouth

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£861One-way

Train schedule Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth

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South Western Railway

08:12Stoke-on-Trent4h33 12:45Portsmouth

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Fastest train times from Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth

Showing times and prices for 19 Aug

Fastest Journey

4 h 33 m

Average

4 h 33 m

Trains per day

Distance

256 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent for Portsmouth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

South Western Railway

08:12Stoke-on-Trent4h33 12:45Portsmouth

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£861One-way

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Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth

	Distance	159 miles
	Average train duration	3 h 45 min
	Average train ticket price	£107 (€121)
	Train frequency	27 a day
	Direct train	No
	Train providers	Cross Country, South Western Railway, Southern or Avanti West Coast

Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth cover the 159 miles long journey taking on average 3 h 45 min with our travel partners like Cross Country, South Western Railway, Southern or Avanti West Coast. Normally, there are 27 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as £87, but the average price of train tickets is £107. Travellers depart most frequently from Stoke-on-Trent and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea.

Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry and Southern trains Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth

Travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth from £87 with Omio’s train partners South Western Railway, CrossCountry and Southern! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

CrossCountry

South Western Railway

Southern

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

Book your CrossCountry Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth train with Omio and enjoy a smooth and relaxing journey! Check CrossCountry up-to-date train timetables for the ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth routes as well as the amenities offered in the class fare you choose and buy the most affordable CrossCountry train tickets online that fit your budget. The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Portsmouth is 159 miles (256 km), and the best price for a one-way Stoke-on-Trent - Portsmouth CrossCountry train ticket starts at £128 if you book in advance. If you would rather search for your CrossCountry ticket in the Omio app, you can quickly see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when travelling by train. Waiting in a queue at the train station to purchase your train ticket will become yesterday's news. So, book your train tickets online quickly and easily and enjoy your trip with CrossCountry!

CrossCountry from Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth train information:

Average Duration: 5 h 45 min
Average Price: £128
CrossCountry frequency: 7 a day

Find cheap tickets for South Western Railway trains to Portsmouth from Stoke-on-Trent on Omio. Omio can help you find the best train deals and prices all in one place by showing you the most up-to-date Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth train timetable from South Western Railway, the latest train ticket offers available and other travel information for the 159 miles (256 km) trip to Portsmouth from Stoke-on-Trent, including information on luggage policy and amenities offered onboard depending on the class fare you pick and choose. If you search for trains to Portsmouth from Stoke-on-Trent in the Omio app, you can check to see if the South Western Railway trains available are mobile tickets, which makes it even more convenient for you to go paperless when travelling. Check the South Western Railway train timetable for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route available to get to Portsmouth from Stoke-on-Trent and then book a cheap train with ease. Sit back and enjoy your upcoming train between Stoke-on-Trent and Portsmouth with South Western Railway!

Enjoy a smooth and easy route from Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth with Southern! As an official travel partner of Southern, Omio can help you search current train timetables from Southern, compare the best routes between Stoke-on-Trent and Portsmouth as well as the class fares available for this route (including information on luggage policy and amenities provided onboard), and buy the most affordable Southern Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth train ticket available today. If you search for Southern tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless rather than needing to wait in a queue at the train station in person to purchase tickets. Once you find your ideal route, book your one-way train between Stoke-on-Trent and Portsmouth on Omio or in the Omio app in just a few simple steps. You can then sit back and enjoy the 159 miles (256 km) trip to Portsmouth from Stoke-on-Trent with ease and comfort on a train with Southern.

Travel Tips: Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth

Travel by train 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth.

Omio customers have found the cheapest trains to Portsmouth from Stoke-on-Trent to cost as little as £87 in the next 7 days.

If you’re looking to purchase tickets for this trip in the next 7 days, you’ll find that Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth train prices are on average £107 one way.

When travelling this route you should expect the distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Portsmouth via train to be approximately 159 miles.

On average the Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth train time is 3 h 45 min covering the 159 miles long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or travelling on weekends and bank holidays.

Some of the Stoke-on-Trent train stations to Portsmouth you can start your journey from include Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent, Hanley Bus Station. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Portsmouth include Portsmouth & Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour.

When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Stoke-on-Trent and arriving in Portsmouth & Southsea.

The most popular departure train station with passengers for this route, called Stoke-on-Trent, is located 0.3 miles (525 m) from the city centre of Stoke-on-Trent.

The most popular arrival train station, Portsmouth & Southsea, is located 0.1 miles (80 m) away from the city centre of Portsmouth.

Take the Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth train with Cross Country, South Western Railway, Southern or Avanti West Coast. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey to Portsmouth from Stoke-on-Trent as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

On average, there are 27 trains a day from Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.

The first train from Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth leaves at 07: 12 and the last train for this leaves at 10: 15. Omio shows you the latest train from Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth timetable to help you book the best departure time for this trip.

You can find a train between Stoke-on-Trent and Portsmouth to cost on average £107 one way if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend buying train tickets in advance to score the best deals and save money on your trip. You’ll see tickets for the Stoke-on-Trent to Portsmouth train generally on sale a few months before the planned travel date.

Important Stations and Airports for this Journey

Stoke-on-Trent

Portsmouth

Stoke-on-Trent is the most popular Stoke-on-Trent railway station for Omio travellers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Stoke-on-Trent for your journey to Portsmouth.