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HMS Victory
A major naval museum where visitors can board Nelson’s flagship and explore life at sea through preserved decks and displays.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£58
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£59
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 33 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 34 m
Trains on 18 Sept
15
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warminster to Portsmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warminster to Portsmouth will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 15 trains from Warminster to Portsmouth, including 14 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 35 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.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warminster to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 88 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 34m by train vs 1h 37m by car). Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Warminster to Portsmouth trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:14 Warminster | 1h34 | 10:48 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:12 Warminster | 1h35 | 11:47 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:11 Warminster | 1h36 | 12:47 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:11 Warminster | 1h36 | 13:47 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:11 Warminster | 1h36 | 14:47 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:11 Warminster | 1h39 | 15:50 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:11 Warminster | 1h38 | 16:49 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:11 Warminster | 1h36 | 17:47 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:11 Warminster | 1h36 | 18:47 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:11 Warminster | 1h36 | 19:47 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:13 Warminster | 1h34 | 20:47 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:13 Warminster | 1h34 | 21:47 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:15 Warminster | 1h37 | 22:52 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:16 Warminster | 1h32 | 23:48 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:41 Warminster | 1h34 | 0:15 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:56 Warminster | 1h35 | 7:31 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:49 Warminster | 1h33 | 8:22 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:04 Warminster | 2h22 | 9:26 Portsmouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:12 Warminster | 1h35 | 9:47 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Warminster to Portsmouth run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 22:41. The fastest train covers the 88 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 88 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 4:10 |
Last train 22:41 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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A major naval museum where visitors can board Nelson’s flagship and explore life at sea through preserved decks and displays.
This working museum ship reveals cramped Victorian submarine life and the engineering behind one of Britain’s earliest submarines.
Portsmouth’s city museum covers local history, football heritage and art, with exhibits spanning the city’s people and places.
A historic waterfront district with cobbled lanes, pubs, sea walls and several key heritage sites within easy walking distance.
A long pebble beach promenade with piers, gardens and open sea views, well suited to relaxed walks along the Southsea seafront.
A broad common by the Solent, popular for walks, picnics and views of passing ships, the Isle of Wight and seafront landmarks.
A rich fruit cake packed with dried fruit, spice and treacle, long associated with Hampshire baking and often enjoyed at Christmas and local celebrations.
Fresh crab landed on the South Coast, usually served simply in sandwiches, salads or dressed shells, prized for sweet meat and Portsmouth’s seaside setting.
A classic Portsmouth and Hampshire pub dish of smoked haddock, potato and onion in a creamy sauce, baked until golden and comforting in coastal weather.
Popular Southsea spot for classic fish and chips and fresh seafood, with a casual atmosphere close to the seafront.
Smart waterfront restaurant in Old Portsmouth serving modern British dishes with strong seafood options in an elegant, relaxed setting.
Historic pub in Old Portsmouth known for traditional British cooking, cask ales and harbour views in a characterful setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels can be pricey in summer, but dining and local buses remain manageable for most city-break budgets.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafés and pubs: tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated for table service.
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Most Warminster to Portsmouth trains use the Warminster to Portsmouth & Southsea station pair. Use this guide to compare Warminster and Portsmouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Warminster has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Warminster.
Ticket office support is available at Warminster.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Warminster: Parking, WC.
Available at Warminster: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warminster: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” This station has a degree of step free access as both platforms can be accessed step free via drop off however the Salisbury bound platform can only be accessed on station via a footbridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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 options are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Wi-Fi is available at Portsmouth & Southsea. ATMs are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Parking, WC.
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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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