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Southampton to Portsmouth train prices and times

Planning a journey from Southampton to Portsmouth? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £10.00, with average prices for this route around £10.50. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:28 Southampton Central	06:28 Portsmouth & Southsea	1h 0m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:20 Southampton Central	07:10 Portsmouth & Southsea	50m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:28 Southampton Central	07:26 Portsmouth & Southsea	58m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:06 Southampton Central	07:46 Portsmouth & Southsea	40m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:20 Southampton Central	08:12 Portsmouth & Southsea	52m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:28 Southampton Central	08:25 Paris	57m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Southampton to Portsmouth train route details

First train

05:28

Last train

23:35

Departure station

Southampton

Arrival station

Portsmouth

Journey time

40m

Distance

16 miles

Price

£10.00*

Train Operators

Great Western Railway, Southern, South Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Southampton to Portsmouth

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Southampton to Portsmouth during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Southampton to Portsmouth 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 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 Southampton to Portsmouth, 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 Southampton to Portsmouth 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 Southampton to Portsmouth more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Southampton to Portsmouth 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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These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak times, with cheaper prices, making them suitable for those who enjoy leisure travel.
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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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 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%.

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Southampton to Portsmouth train prices and times

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