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Outbound fromSelby to Portsmouth by train
It takes an average of 13h 22m to travel from Selby to Portsmouth by train, over a distance of around 205 miles (329 km). There are normally 3 trains per day travelling from Selby to Portsmouth and tickets for this journey start from £43.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 16:35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:54 | |
| Departure station | Selby | |
| Arrival station | Portsmouth | |
| Journey time | From 5h 41m | |
| Distance | 205 miles (329 km) | |
| Frequency | 3 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £43.20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Southern |
Take the train from Selby to Portsmouth in 5 hours 41 minutes
If you want to travel from Selby to Portsmouth by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Selby to Portsmouth by train to take around 13 hours 22 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 5 hours 41 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 3 trains per day running on this route, which spans 205 miles (329 km). You'll have to make 3 changes along the way on your journey to Portsmouth. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway or Thameslink. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Selby to Portsmouth start from £43.20 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Selby to Portsmouth
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Consider a Season Ticket
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