Portswood | |
|---|---|
 The site of the station, looking south from St Denys, in 2015 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Portswood, Hampshire England |
| Coordinates | 50°55′29″N1°23′11″W / 50.92483°N 1.38644°W |
| Grid reference | SU 4322 1411 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | LSWR |
| Pre-grouping | LSWR |
| Key dates | |
| 1 May 1861 | Opened |
| 5 March 1866 | Closed |
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| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swaythling Line and station open | LSWR South West Main Line | St Denys Line and station open | ||