Bedford to Portsmouth by train

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Overview: trains from Bedford to Portsmouth

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bedford to Portsmouth, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 02:14 View journey
Last train 23:45 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 59m View journey
Distance (km) 155
Trains / day 54 View all
Cheapest journey £51.40 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 26m
Train operators 8

Discover Bedford to Portsmouth by train

Planning a train adventure from Bedford to Portsmouth? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train travel between Bedford and Portsmouth: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Bedford to Portsmouth:

  • Cheapest tickets: £51.40

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Train timetable for travel between Bedford and Portsmouth

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Bedford to Portsmouth by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 02:14

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:45

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:55

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 23:45

  • Average number of daily trains: 54 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 13 minutes

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Bedford to Portsmouth?

On this route spanning 155 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 2 hours and 59 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Bedford and Portsmouth?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Bedford and Portsmouth 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Additional information on train travel from Bedford to Portsmouth

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Portsmouth city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Bedford to Portsmouth

Want to know more about your journey from Bedford to Portsmouth? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Bedford to Portsmouth is 155 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.