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Canterbury to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Portsmouth takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 28m
Duration
146 mi
Distance
£80
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 57m
£68–149

Canterbury to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Canterbury to Portsmouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 145.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Portsmouth & Southsea via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 57m.

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