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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Portsmouth takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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.

6h 26m
Duration
373 mi
Distance
£134
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 22m
£97–221

Carlisle to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 18m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 8m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 13m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 4m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 47m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 4m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 5m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 18m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 2m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle 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.

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Portsmouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 372.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 22m.

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