There are two options for taking a train from London to Portsmouth, where transfers are available to the Isle of Wight and to cross-channel ferries.
1: South Western Railway operates the fastest route from London Waterloo station, which is served by the Bakerloo, Northern, Jubilee and Waterloo & City lines of the London Underground.
These trains terminate at Portsmouth Harbour station, which is conveniently located to the Historic Dockyard and also offers a direct link to the ferries which head for Ryde on the Isle Of Wight.
They also call at Portsmouth & Southsea station in the city centre.
When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.
1hr 32min - 1hr 36min
Daily
2 x trains per hour
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