The average train between Colne and Portsmouth takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Colne to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Colne and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colne is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Colne to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Colne station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Colne to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Colne station.
Colne to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Colne to Portsmouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Colne and Portsmouth is 347.8 km. The road distance is 502 km.
You can take a train from Colne to Portsmouth & Southsea via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 44m.