The average train between Birkenhead and Portsmouth takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Birkenhead to Portsmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Portsmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Birkenhead to Portsmouth train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Birkenhead and Portsmouth is 317 km. The road distance is 431 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 10m.