Service from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour via Woking and Havant.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | London Waterloo London | Start | 07:03 |
| 2 | Woking Woking | 07:30 | 07:32 |
| 3 | Guildford Guildford | 07:46 | 07:48 |
| 4 | Havant Havant | 08:45 | 08:47 |
| 5 | Portsmouth Harbour Portsmouth | 09:05 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official United Kingdom railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
Service from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour via Woking and Havant. As a regional train, it is a regional service stopping at every intermediate station within its operating area.
South Western Railway London Waterloo–Portsmouth runs on every day of the week, with the timetable above showing the scheduled departure time at each intermediate stop. The full route includes 5 stops with a total scheduled time of 2h 2m, averaging out to approximately 30 minutes between consecutive stations once dwell time is taken into account. Major intermediate stops along the route include Woking, Guildford, Havant, providing passenger interchange points with regional and local services where available.
South Western Railway London Waterloo–Portsmouth typically offers multiple travel classes ranging from economy through to premium options including air-conditioned coaches and where applicable sleeper berths for overnight travel. Current class availability and published fares are best confirmed through the official National Rail booking platform on the day of booking.
Tickets for South Western Railway London Waterloo–Portsmouth are sold by National Rail through the official booking portal at nationalrail.co.uk. Online booking typically opens between 30 and 180 days before departure depending on the operator and service type. Booking early gives access to the cheapest advance discount fares which can be 30–80% cheaper than walk-up tickets at the station. Tickets are also available at station booking offices and from authorised travel agents and ticket resellers. Most operators accept payment by credit card, debit card, and digital wallet.
On the day of travel, arrive at the originating station at least 30–45 minutes before the scheduled departure time. This gives time to locate the correct platform (platform number is announced on station information displays 20–60 minutes before departure), find your reserved coach (coach numbers are marked along the platform edge at major stations), and board with your luggage. Always cross-check the platform number against your e-ticket or seat reservation before boarding — multiple trains can depart within a short window from adjacent platforms during peak periods.
This South Western Railway London Waterloo–Portsmouth page is part of the TrainsTracking United Kingdom timetable collection covering passenger rail services across the National Rail network. Schedule data is verified daily against the official operator timetable, and fare information reflects the most recent published tariff. TrainsTracking is an information platform and does not process bookings or payments — all ticket purchases are completed directly through nationalrail.co.uk. For real-time delay information, platform changes, and same-day cancellations, always check station displays or the official operator app immediately before travel.
Book South Western Railway London Waterloo–Portsmouth tickets at nationalrail.co.uk, the official National Rail portal. Compare fares and seat availability before booking. Online booking typically opens 30 to 90 days before departure.
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Visit National RailSouth Western Railway London Waterloo–Portsmouth departs at 07:03 and arrives at the final destination at 09:05. The total scheduled journey time is approximately 2h 2m. Times use the official United Kingdom timetable and are local times at each stop. Always verify with National Rail on the day of travel as schedules can change due to engineering work or seasonal adjustments.
Ticket prices for South Western Railway London Waterloo–Portsmouth vary by travel class, booking date, and seat availability. Check https://www.nationalrail.co.uk for current published fares and class options.
Tickets for South Western Railway London Waterloo–Portsmouth are sold through nationalrail.co.uk, the official National Rail booking platform. Online booking opens between 30 and 180 days before departure depending on operator. Book in advance for the cheapest available fares. Tickets can also be purchased at station booking offices during opening hours, typically 08:00–20:00 daily.
South Western Railway London Waterloo–Portsmouth makes 5 scheduled stops along its route. The journey starts at London Waterloo and ends at Portsmouth Harbour. Major intermediate stops include Woking, Guildford, Havant. The full stop sequence with arrival and departure times is shown in the table above.
South Western Railway London Waterloo–Portsmouth running days are shown in the hero section at the top of this page (badges indicate which days of the week the train operates). Some long-distance services run daily while others operate only on specific days (typically weekday-only or weekend-only). Operating days can change with the annual timetable revision (usually December) so verify current running days with National Rail before booking, particularly for trips planned more than 6 months ahead.
Yes, nationalrail.co.uk typically accepts international debit and credit cards from major card networks. Some operators require a local phone number for SMS confirmation — check the booking requirements before starting your reservation. Booking platforms display fares in the local currency of the operator.
South Western Railway London Waterloo–Portsmouth typically offers multiple travel classes from economy through to premium options. Current class availability is best checked through nationalrail.co.uk at the time of booking.
Platform numbers are not pre-published — they are announced on station information displays between 20 and 60 minutes before scheduled departure. Arrive early at the originating station to check the platform allocation displays. At larger stations, platform numbers can also be viewed on the operator's app. If the train is delayed or rescheduled, the platform may change at short notice — always verify against station displays immediately before boarding.