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Nottingham to Portsmouth Harbour train prices and times
Looking to travel from Nottingham to Portsmouth Harbour? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £25.50, with average prices for this route around £26.50.
To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.
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Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Find Tickets |
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05:14 Nottingham | 09:36 Portsmouth Harbour | 4h 22m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
05:49 Nottingham | 10:08 Portsmouth Harbour | 4h 19m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:11 Nottingham | 10:41 Portsmouth Harbour | 4h 30m, No direct | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:39 Nottingham | 11:52 Portsmouth Harbour | 5h 13m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:49 Nottingham | 11:02 Portsmouth Harbour | 4h 13m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:04 Nottingham | 12:52 Paris | 5h 48m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets View More Trains |
Nottingham to Portsmouth Harbour train route details

First train
05:14

Last train
23:49

Journey time
4h 11m

Distance
150 miles

Price
£25.50*
How to book cheap train tickets from Nottingham to Portsmouth Harbour

Travelling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Nottingham to Portsmouth Harbour can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Nottingham to Portsmouth Harbour for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Nottingham to Portsmouth Harbour, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Nottingham to Portsmouth Harbour ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3
If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Nottingham to Portsmouth Harbour more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Nottingham to Portsmouth Harbour train ticket types
Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.Return train tickets
Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.