How to get from Southampton International Airport to Portsmouth by train?

From Southampton International Airport to Portsmouth by train

To get from Southampton International Airport to Portsmouth in South West, take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Airport Parkway station to Southampton Central station. Next, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Central station to Fratton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min.

50min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Southampton Airport Parkway
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southampton International Airport
    Spitfire Loop
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Bournemouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 5
    Ride to train station Fratton
    Ride to train station
    Fratton
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Southampton International Airport to Portsmouth by train via CROSSCOUNTRY and GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY

To get from Southampton International Airport to Portsmouth in South West, take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Southampton Airport Parkway station to Southampton Central station. Next, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Central station to Fratton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Southampton Airport Parkway
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southampton International Airport
    Spitfire Loop
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 5
    Ride to train station Fratton
    Ride to train station
    Fratton
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Southampton International Airport to Portsmouth
The distance between Southampton International Airport, South West and Portsmouth, South West is approximately 28.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southampton International Airport to Portsmouth by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Southampton International Airport

Southampton International Airport is located at Spitfire Loop, South West and the nearest public transport station is Airport Terminal, Southampton Airport.

Train stations close to Southampton International Airport:

  • Southampton Airport Parkway

Bus stations close to Southampton International Airport:

  • Swaythling
  • Eastleigh
  • St Denys
Public transport stations close to Portsmouth, South West

Portsmouth is located at Portsmouth, South West and the nearest public transport station is Fratton.

Train stations close to Portsmouth:

  • Fratton
  • Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Portsmouth Harbour
Related Routes

Alternative route from Southampton International Airport to Portsmouth by train via CROSSCOUNTRY and GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY

To get from Southampton International Airport to Portsmouth in South West, take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Southampton Airport Parkway station to Southampton Central station. Next, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Central station to Fratton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Southampton Airport Parkway
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southampton International Airport
    Spitfire Loop
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 5
    Ride to train station Fratton
    Ride to train station
    Fratton
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Southampton International Airport to Portsmouth?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Southampton International Airport to Portsmouth?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Southampton International Airport and Portsmouth?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Southampton International Airport to Portsmouth?

    The SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Bournemouth station near Southampton International Airport in Eastleigh to Southampton Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southampton Central station near Portsmouth in South West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Southampton International Airport to Portsmouth by train?

    The total travel time between Southampton International Airport in Eastleigh and Portsmouth in South West by train is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Southampton International Airport to get to Portsmouth?

    Get on the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Bournemouth station near Southampton International Airport in Eastleigh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Southampton International Airport and Portsmouth?

    Get off the train at the Southampton Central station, which is closest to Portsmouth in South West.

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