1,000+ travel companies
1,000+ travel companies
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
4.942K ratings
Google Play
4.6136K reviews
The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth to Wales
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
€118
Average price
€118
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
283 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth to Wales is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Wales will cost around €118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €118.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Portsmouth for Wales on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 283 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 3 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
06:05AM3h45
Portsmouth09:50AMCardiff Central
€1181One-way
0 transfers
07:24AM3h28
Portsmouth10:52AMCardiff Central
€1181One-way
0 transfers
08:27AM3h19
Portsmouth11:46AMCardiff Central
€1181One-way
0 transfers
09:27AM3h22
Portsmouth12:49PMCardiff Central
€1181One-way
0 transfers
10:27AM3h17
Portsmouth01:44PMCardiff Central
€1181One-way
0 transfers
06:29PM3h15
Portsmouth09:44PMCardiff Central
€1181One-way
0 transfers
05:29PM3h16
Portsmouth08:45PMCardiff Central
€1181One-way
0 transfers
10:27AM3h17
Portsmouth01:44PMCardiff Central
€1181One-way
0 transfers
08:27AM3h19
Portsmouth11:46AMCardiff Central
€1181One-way
0 transfers
12:27PM3h19
Portsmouth03:46PMCardiff Central
€1181One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for Portsmouth to Wales
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Wales among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €86.
Distance: 283 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€154 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare prices and tickets Portsmouth to Wales by train
Thu
Nov 06
Nov 06
Fri
Nov 07
Nov 07
Sat
Nov 08
Nov 08
Sun
Nov 09
Nov 09
Mon
Nov 10
Nov 10
Tue
Nov 11
Nov 11
Wed
Nov 12
Nov 12
Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth to Wales
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Portsmouth to Wales run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €86 but you can travel from only €30 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €30
Distance 283 km |
Average train duration 5h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €86 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 5h 35m |
First train 06:10 |
Last train 11:01 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €30
Train companies: first_great_western from Portsmouth to Wales trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Portsmouth and Wales from €30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 15m
Cheapest Price
€118
first_great_western frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Trains from Portsmouth to Wales
FAQs: Travel by train from Portsmouth to Wales easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Portsmouth to Wales.
Cheap train tickets from Portsmouth to Wales can start from as little as €55 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Portsmouth to Wales is €86; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Portsmouth to Wales train travel time is 5 h 27 min for the 282 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Portsmouth to Wales leaves at 08: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Portsmouth to Wales leaves at 13: 00.
There are 12 trains a day from Portsmouth to Wales which require at least one change with first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Portsmouth to Wales train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with first_great_western. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to Wales from Portsmouth to compare what amenities they may offer.
The cheapest month to travel from Portsmouth to Wales by train is April.
Yes, you can take a train from Portsmouth to Wales.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Portsmouth to Wales
Portsmouth
Wales
Portsmouth & Southsea
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Lower Concourse, next to the gateline. The National key toilets are located in the Lower Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Concourse and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Portsmouth & Southsea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.
Portsmouth Harbour
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and outside booking hall
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Portsmouth Harbour
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hard Interchange Stands G, H or J
More options for your journey from Portsmouth to Wales
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Wales and Portsmouth
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
