Peterborough to Portsmouth by train

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Overview: trains from Peterborough to Portsmouth

Find the key information for travelling by train from Peterborough 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 03:24 View journey
Last train 23:47 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 11m View journey
Distance (km) 206
Trains / day 76 View all
Cheapest journey US$72.50 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 42m
Train operators 10

Explore Peterborough to Portsmouth by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Peterborough to Portsmouth aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Peterborough and Portsmouth

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically US$72.50, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Peterborough to Portsmouth train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Peterborough to Portsmouth is at 03:24 and the last is at 23:47. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 05:24 and the last one is at 22:24. You can expect 76 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 8 minutes.

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

On this route spanning 206 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 11 minutes.

How far in advance Peterborough and Portsmouth tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Peterborough and Portsmouth are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn even more about travelling from Peterborough to Portsmouth by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Portsmouth.

FAQs about the train journey from Peterborough to Portsmouth

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

The distance between Peterborough and Portsmouth is 206 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.