Trains from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southsea from $13.28*

We recommend buying train tickets from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southsea during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southsea for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southsea, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southsea ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southsea more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.