Bedford to Portsmouth Trains

Bedford to Portsmouth trains

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The average train between Bedford and Portsmouth takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Bedford 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.

3h 30m
Duration: 138 mi
Distance: £84
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 40m

£68–139

Bedford to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:46 PM → 11:15 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
8:16 PM → 11:54 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
11:36 PM → 10:51 AM
Arrives next day
11h 15m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:16 AM → 12:49 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 1:49 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 2:49 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

4:12 AM → 8:16 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 9:39 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

4:12 AM → 8:16 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 9:39 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Portsmouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.