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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Portsmouth
Showing times and prices for 01 Mar
Cheapest price
£93
Average price
£93
Fastest journey
4 h 23 m
Average duration
4 h 23 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
219 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Portsmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Portsmouth will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
Fast trains
To travel from Swansea to Portsmouth you need to make at least one change.
L16832 · L1681013:234h23
Swansea station (SWA)17:46Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
£931One-way
1 change
L16831 · L1680812:234h24
Swansea station (SWA)16:47Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
£931One-way
1 change
L16830 · L1680511:234h23
Swansea station (SWA)15:46Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
£931One-way
1 change
L16827 · L1680209:234h23
Swansea station (SWA)13:46Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
£931One-way
1 change
L16829 · P3012310:224h24
Swansea station (SWA)14:46Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
£931One-way
1 change
L16832 · L1681013:234h23
Swansea station (SWA)17:46Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
£931One-way
1 change
L16830 · L1680511:234h23
Swansea station (SWA)15:46Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
£931One-way
1 change
L16827 · L1680209:234h23
Swansea station (SWA)13:46Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
£931One-way
1 change
L16831 · L1680812:234h24
Swansea station (SWA)16:47Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
£931One-way
1 change
L16829 · P3012310:224h24
Swansea station (SWA)14:46Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
£931One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swansea to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £78.
Distance: 219 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£93 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swansea to Portsmouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Portsmouth trains for tomorrow, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 23:16
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L16827 · L16802 | On time 09:23 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h23 | 13:46 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
| L16829 · P30123 | On time 10:22 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h24 | 14:46 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
| L16830 · L16805 | On time 11:23 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h23 | 15:46 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
| L16831 · L16808 | On time 12:23 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h24 | 16:47 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
| L16832 · L16810 | On time 13:23 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h23 | 17:46 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
 L64815+L16812 | On time 13:40 Swansea station (SWA) | 5h08 | 18:48 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
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Great Western Rail as well as first_great_western offer trains services from Swansea to Portsmouth.
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Why book with Omio vs Great Western Rail?
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Swansea to Portsmouth.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Portsmouth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Swansea to Portsmouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £78 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:46, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 219 km distance in 4h 24m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14
Distance 219 km |
Average train duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £78 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 24m |
First train 03:46 |
Last train 21:00 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Swansea to Portsmouth trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and Portsmouth from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 24m
Cheapest Price
£78
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 14m
Cheapest Price
£156
first_great_western frequency
17 a day
FAQs: Swansea to Portsmouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Swansea to Portsmouth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £78, while the average price tends to be around £93.
The train journey from Swansea to Portsmouth covers a distance of 219 km and takes approximately 4h 24m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Swansea to Portsmouth is 219 km.
The first train from Swansea to Portsmouth leaves at 3:46.
The last train from Swansea to Portsmouth departs at 21:00.
Trains from Swansea to Portsmouth run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swansea to Portsmouth.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Swansea to Portsmouth.
To get from Swansea to Portsmouth, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Swansea to Portsmouth.
The train station in Swansea that goes to Portsmouth is Swansea station (SWA), and it arrives at Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Portsmouth is by coach, costing approximately £14.
Booking trains from Swansea to Portsmouth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Swansea to Portsmouth offers a mix of urban and countryside views, with highlights including the scenic Welsh landscapes, rolling hills, and glimpses of the English countryside as you travel through areas such as the South Downs National Park.
A day trip from Swansea to Portsmouth is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 24m one way. There are 4 train trips available per day.
A visit to Portsmouth typically requires 2 to 3 days to explore its main attractions, such as the Historic Dockyard, Spinnaker Tower, and Southsea Beach.
Yes, you can take the train from Swansea to Portsmouth.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Portsmouth
Swansea
Portsmouth
The major train station for departures in Swansea is Swansea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swansea for your trip from Swansea to Portsmouth.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
Parking
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- 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 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: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Swansea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
The major train station for arrivals in Portsmouth is Portsmouth & Southsea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Portsmouth & Southsea for your journey to Portsmouth from Swansea.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
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.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and outside booking hall
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Portsmouth Harbour
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hard Interchange Stands G, H or J
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
Information Deskinformation
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.
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