The average train between Bournemouth and Portsmouth takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Bournemouth to Portsmouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Portsmouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Bournemouth to Portsmouth train tickets online with Cross Country, South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bournemouth and Portsmouth is 56.1 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Portsmouth & Southsea via Southampton Central in around 1h 34m.