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Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo East train prices and times

Planning a journey from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo East? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £7.00, with average prices for this route around £25.00. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
14:04 Portsmouth Harbour	16:36 London Waterloo East	2h 32m, No direct	Find Tickets
14:15 Portsmouth Harbour	16:07 London Waterloo East	1h 52m, Direct	Find Tickets
14:29 Portsmouth Harbour	17:06 London Waterloo East	2h 37m, No direct	Find Tickets
14:33 Portsmouth Harbour	16:38 London Waterloo East	2h 5m, Direct	Find Tickets
14:59 Portsmouth Harbour	17:36 London Waterloo East	2h 37m, No direct	Find Tickets
15:15 Portsmouth Harbour	17:07 Paris	1h 52m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo East train route details

First train

04:25

Last train

23:19

Departure station

Portsmouth Harbour

Arrival station

London Waterloo East

Journey time

1h 52m

Distance

66 miles

Price

£7.00*

Train Operators

Southeastern, Great Western Railway, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo East

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Are you frequently traveling between Portsmouth Harbour and London Waterloo East on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.

Network Railcard for Southeast England

To save on train travel in Southeast England, consider getting a Network Railcard. For a £30 annual fee, this railcard offers 1/3 off most fares, including routes to and from London. Whether for standard or off-peak tickets, it’s highly advantageous for frequent travellers within this region.

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 Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo East can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo East, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

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 Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo East 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 Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo East more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo East 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
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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