| Portsmouth and Southsea | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Place | Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Operations | |
| Station code | PMS |
| Managed by | South West Trains |
| Number of platforms | 4 |
| Live arrivals/departures and station information from National Rail Enquiries |
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| Annual rail passenger usage | |
| 2004/05 * | 3.052 million |
| 2005/06 * | 3.419 million |
| 2006/07 * | 2.018 million |
| 2007/08 * | 1.884 million |
| 2008/09 * | 2.322 million |
| 2009/10 * | 2.281 million |
| History | |
| 14 June 1847 | Opened (Portsmouth) |
| 2 October 1876 | Renamed (Portsmouth Town) |
| 1925 | Renamed (Portsmouth and Southsea) |
| National Rail - UK railway stations | |
| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z | |
| * Annual estimated passenger usage based on sales of tickets in stated financial year(s) which end or originate at Portsmouth and Southsea from Office of Rail Regulation statistics. Please note: methodology may vary year on year. | |
Portsmouth and Southsea railway station is the main railway station in central Portsmouth in Hampshire, England. It is close to the Commercial Road shopping centre.
Facilities currently include a staffed ticket office, travel information, lost property, a buffet serving light refreshments, a cafe, a hairdresser, a newsagent, car parking, weatherproof platform shelters, telephones, seating, a baby changing room and an accessible adapted toilet. Disabled passengers can use the lift to gain access to the upper platform. British Transport Police maintain a presence at the station. There is a taxi rank at the front of the building and regular local buses within five minutes walking distance.
Ticket barriers are in operation.
The station is managed by South West Trains.
The station is located on the Portsmouth Direct Line which runs between London (London Waterloo) and Portsmouth (Portsmouth Harbour). In addition there are regular services to Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Southampton Central, Eastleigh, Brighton and London Victoria. The station is split into two distinct parts: the high level (one island platform for through trains) and the low level (two bay platforms) where some trains terminate. Portsmouth and Southsea was once the junction for the Portsmouth Dockyard branch. In addition, Hovertravel run a bus service from Portsmouth & Southsea which connects to their Hovercraft service from Southsea to the Isle of Wight. The IoW terminal is located next to Ryde Esplanade, with a single price ticket for journeys via rail/hover/rail, similar to that provided by Wightlink from Portsmouth Harbour.
South West Trains:
Southern:
First Great Western:
| Preceding station | National Rail | Following station | ||
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| Fratton | South West Trains Portsmouth Direct Line |
Portsmouth Harbour | ||
| Southern West Coastway Line |
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| First Great Western West Coastway Line |
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| Terminus | Hovertravel Hovercraft |
Ryde Esplanade via Hoverbus |
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