Travelling from Stansted Airport to Portsmouth by train

Want to know how to get from Stansted Airport to Portsmouth by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Stansted Airport to Portsmouth take around 3 hours and 7 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 153 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Stansted Airport is scheduled to depart at around  00:30. The last departure is usually at around 23:59. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 74 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 12 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £20.10.

We think any time is a great time to visit Portsmouth, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Portsmouth.

Is there a direct train from Stansted Airport to Portsmouth?

The journey between Stansted Airport and Portsmouth usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Stansted Airport to Portsmouth every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Stansted Airport to Portsmouth?

The Stansted Airport to Portsmouth train travel takes about 3 hours and 7 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Stansted Airport to Portsmouth train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Portsmouth leaving Stansted Airport at around 00:30 and the last train leaving at around 23:59. This is the same at the weekend.