The average train between Birmingham and Portsmouth Harbour takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Portsmouth Harbour. 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 Birmingham and Portsmouth Harbour. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Portsmouth Harbour at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Winchester 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 Birmingham to Portsmouth Harbour. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Portsmouth Harbour station via Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Birmingham to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Portsmouth Harbour station.
Book your Birmingham to Portsmouth Harbour train tickets online with Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Birmingham and Portsmouth Harbour is 195.1 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Portsmouth Harbour via Winchester and Portsmouth Harbour in around 4h 1m.