London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southsea Trains From €12.17*

Get ready for seamless travel between London Victoria and Portsmouth & Southsea with direct trains from Southern. With journey times as low as 1 hr 49 min, you’ll arrive in the port city of Portsmouth in no time.

Enjoy the transition from urban to rural views as you depart London and are greeted by the rolling hills of Hampshire landscapes.

Southern is a train operator providing commuter and regional services across South London and the South Coast. Some popular destinations include Brighton, Portsmouth and Eastbourne. 

Departing from London Victoria

Victoria station is located on Victoria Street in the City of Westminster. You can arrive at London Victoria via the Victoria, District or Circle lines of the London Underground or by bus or taxi. As the station is quite central, walking is also an option.

London Victoria offers links to many convenient places, such as Gatwick Airport, the South Coast and southern suburbs of London. These services are operated by the Gatwick Express, Southeastern and Southern.

Main stops

The main stops on the direct line from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southsea are Clapham Junction, Gatwick Airport, Chichester, Fishbourne, Southbourne and Warblington. Your route will likely include additional stops, so check out your specific journey for exact details.

Arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea

Portsmouth & Southsea station is located close to Portsmouth’s Commercial Road shopping area, making it a very convenient arrival point for day trippers visiting the city.

As the main railway station in Portsmouth, Portsmouth & Southsea runs regular services to Cardiff, Bristol, Southampton, Brighton and London. Many trains also continue on to Portsmouth Harbour station. Operating at Portsmouth & Southsea are South Western Railway, Southern, and Great Western Railway.

If you’re up for doing something different while in Portsmouth, we recommend crossing the Solent from Southsea to Ryde on the Isle of Wight via Hovertravel’s hovercraft. This is Europe’s only scheduled passenger hovercraft service, and is the fastest way to cross the Solent, taking less than 10 minutes.

Southern train classes

Southern Railway offers both Standard and First Class tickets for your train from London to Portsmouth.

• Standard Class: Standard carriages have free Wi-Fi and power sockets at window seats on most services.
• First Class: Southern’s First Class trains offer larger seats, increased legroom and larger tables. Some First Class services include complimentary refreshments.

Southern train travel advice

With our handy Southern Railway train tips, you can travel with ease on your journey to Portsmouth.

• Luggage: Southern asks that passengers try to keep luggage with them, especially when leaving the train. Bags should be stowed away safely in the dedicated compartments.
• Bicycles: Non-folding bikes not allowed on trains departing London between 16:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday. Outside these times, there is no charge for bikes and no reservations required. E-scooters are banned.
• Children: Southern offers discounts for kids, with under 5s travelling free and 5–15s travelling at half price. Up to four kids travel for a flat fare of £2 each when accompanied by an adult during off-peak times.
• Pets: Take up to two domestic pets with you. Dogs must be on a lead, unless in a pet carrier. All pets not on leads must be in a pet carrier stored on the floor. Take care when boarding with dogs to avoid falls between the platform and train.
• Passenger Assist: Southern offers assistance with buying tickets, carrying luggage, directions, getting around the station, boarding and changing trains. Can be requested on the day at Help Points or booked in advance.