The average train between Carlisle and Portsmouth Harbour takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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 Carlisle and Portsmouth Harbour. 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 Harbour at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Portsmouth Harbour. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Portsmouth Harbour station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
Carlisle to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Portsmouth Harbour station.
Book your Carlisle to Portsmouth Harbour train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Portsmouth Harbour is 471.9 km. The road distance is 601 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Portsmouth Harbour via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Portsmouth Harbour in around 5h 21m.