Travelling from Stafford to Portsmouth by train

Considering a train trip from Stafford to Portsmouth? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Stafford and Portsmouth

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$177.39, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel between Stafford and Portsmouth

If you are taking the train from Stafford to Portsmouth, you will have 45 trains each day (with a departure every 15 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:55. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:26. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:26, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 21:43.

Travel time and distance between Stafford and Portsmouth

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 37 minutes, covering a total of 235 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Stafford and Portsmouth?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Stafford and Portsmouth 4 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making your Stafford to Portsmouth travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Portsmouth.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Stafford to Portsmouth by train?

The distance between Stafford and Portsmouth is 235 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Stafford to Portsmouth?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at AU$177.39. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .

How far in advance can I book my Stafford to Portsmouth train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 4 months in advance.

How long does it take to get from Stafford to Portsmouth?

The quickest journey is 3 hours and 37 minutes.