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South Croydon to Portsmouth Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from South Croydon to Portsmouth, starting from €9.46 and averaging €46.11. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 58m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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21:21 2h 32m, Changes required South Croydon	23:53 Portsmouth & Southsea	Find Tickets
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21:39 2h 25m, Changes required South Croydon	00:04 +1 Portsmouth & Southsea	Find Tickets
22:09 2h 45m, Changes required South Croydon	00:54 +1 Portsmouth & Southsea	Find Tickets
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23:09 2h 49m, Changes required South Croydon	01:58 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

South Croydon to Portsmouth Train Route Details

First train

00:41

Last train

23:09

Departure station

South Croydon

Arrival station

Portsmouth

Journey time

1h 58m

Distance

93 km

Price

€9.46*

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern

How to book cheap train tickets from South Croydon to Portsmouth

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from South Croydon to Portsmouth can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from South Croydon to Portsmouth 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.

Split Tickets for greater savings

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 South Croydon to Portsmouth, 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.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from South Croydon to Portsmouth ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

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Save money on your trip from South Croydon to Portsmouth with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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