The cheapest and fastest trains from Worthing to Portsmouth
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Worthing to Portsmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Worthing to Portsmouth will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 4 trains that leave Worthing for Portsmouth every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 32 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.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Worthing to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Worthing to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. 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 train costs an average of £10, and a coach costs an average of £14.
Distance: 51 km
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1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Worthing to Portsmouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Worthing to Portsmouth trains for tomorrow, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:39 Worthing | 1h32 | 06:11 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:53 Worthing | 0h57 | 06:50 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:36 Worthing | 1h01 | 09:37 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Worthing to Portsmouth
Trains from Worthing to Portsmouth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 56m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 03:50 |
Last train 23:46 |
Train companies: Southern from Worthing to Portsmouth trainsSouthern trains will get you between Worthing and Portsmouth from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Worthing to Portsmouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Worthing 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 Worthing and Portsmouth
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:35 Saturday 07:10 - 13:45 Sunday 08:10 - 15:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Access to platform 1 (to London / Brighton) via steep ramp. Ramp to platform 2 (to Littlehampton / Portsmouth). Long step-free route between platforms via the street (longer than 400m, above 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage location: Station front and Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step free access to platforms via relatively steep ramps (below 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the platform Help Point.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself 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
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated shelters are available on both platforms.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 06:20 - 12:55 Sunday 08:10 - 15:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Ramps below 400m Short steep ramps (below 400m and less than 1:10 gradient) to platforms. Interchange via level crossing. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area in the booking hall
- Storage location: Platform 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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.
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Portsmouth: Norway Road bus stop by Vauxhall Garage To Cosham / Havant: Norway Road bus stop opposite Vauxhall Garage
- 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.
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