Walsall to Portsmouth train with West Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Walsall to Portsmouth

Showing times and prices for 06 Dec

Cheapest price

£48

Average price

£62

Fastest journey

5 h 6 m

Average duration

5 h 22 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

208 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Walsall to Portsmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Walsall to Portsmouth will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Walsall for Portsmouth every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 208 km distance in an average of 5 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 6 m .

The slowest trains will take 5 h 31 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.

Southern
05:325h06
Walsall
10:38Portsmouth
£481One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
04:265h31
Walsall
09:57Portsmouth
£521One-way
0 changes
Chiltern Railways
07:075h30
Walsall
12:37Portsmouth
£851One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Walsall to Portsmouth

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Walsall to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 5h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £42.

Distance: 208 km

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Coach

£64

Average Price

£33

Average Price

Cheapest

6h 4m

Average total duration

5h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 31m

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30m

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Live departures

Walsall to Portsmouth train times

The table below shows live departures for Walsall to Portsmouth trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 03:37
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
cross_country04:23 Walsall
6h20
10:43 Portsmouth0 changesdirect
cross_country05:02 Walsall
5h10
10:12 Portsmouth0 changesdirect
cross_country05:52 Walsall
4h55
10:47 Portsmouth0 changesdirect
southern07:07 Walsall
5h30
12:37 Portsmouth0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Walsall to Portsmouth

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Trains from Walsall to Portsmouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 03:05, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 208 km distance in 4h 47m.

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 £21
Distance
208 km
Average train duration
5h 34m
Cheapest ticket price
£42
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
4h 47m
First train
03:05
Last train
20:20
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 £21

Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Walsall to Portsmouth trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Walsall and Portsmouth from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

West Midlands Trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 14m
West Midlands Trains frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Walsall to Portsmouth train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Walsall 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.

FAQs
The cheapest way to get from Walsall to Portsmouth is by coach, costing approximately £21.
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.
The train distance from Walsall to Portsmouth is 208 km.
The last train from Walsall to Portsmouth departs at 20:20.
There is no night train service from Walsall to Portsmouth.
The cost of a train ticket from Walsall to Portsmouth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £42, while the average price tends to be around £64.
Booking trains from Walsall 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 Walsall to Portsmouth covers a distance of 208 km and takes approximately 4h 47m. Trains run 5 per day.
A day trip from Walsall to Portsmouth is not feasible as the journey duration is 4h 47m. However, there are 5 train trips available per day between these cities, covering a distance of 208 km.
The train station in Walsall that goes to Portsmouth is Walsall station (WSL), and it arrives at Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
The first train from Walsall to Portsmouth leaves at 3:05.
Trains from Walsall to Portsmouth run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Walsall to Portsmouth.
Yes, you can take the train from Walsall to Portsmouth.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Walsall to Portsmouth.
To get from Walsall to Portsmouth, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Walsall to Portsmouth offers a mix of urban and countryside views, with stretches through the scenic English countryside, including glimpses of the South Downs National Park closer to Portsmouth.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Walsall and Portsmouth

Walsall
Portsmouth
The major train station for departures in Walsall is Bescot Stadium. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bescot Stadium for your trip from Walsall to Portsmouth.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
LoungeLounge
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 09:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Closed Friday 09:00 - 11:00 Saturday 10:00 - 15:0017:00 - 19:00 Sunday Closed None
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Bescot Stadium
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Bescot Crescent - At entrance to car park
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 19:00 Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:20 - 16:45
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are locate in the Booking Hall and on platform one.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Thursday 06:00-19:00, Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 09:20-16:45. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 05:40 - 23:30. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Walsall
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Street - Outside entrance to Platform 1

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