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Outbound fromPortsmouth to Birmingham New Street by train
It takes an average of 5h 1m to travel from Portsmouth to Birmingham New Street by train, over a distance of around 120 miles (193 km). There are normally 137 trains per day travelling from Portsmouth to Birmingham New Street and tickets for this journey start from £31.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:49 | |
| Departure station | Portsmouth | |
| Arrival station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Journey time | From 3h 16m | |
| Distance | 120 miles (193 km) | |
| Frequency | 137 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £31.80 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Southern |
Taking the train from Portsmouth to Birmingham New Street in 3 hours 16 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Portsmouth to Birmingham New Street? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 1 minute to travel the 120 miles (193 km) from Portsmouth to Birmingham New Street by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 16 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 137 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or South Western Railway to Birmingham New Street. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Portsmouth to Birmingham New Street in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £31.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Birmingham New Street by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Portsmouth to Birmingham New Street
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