The average train between Cheltenham and Portsmouth takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Cheltenham to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Cheltenham to Portsmouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Cheltenham and Portsmouth is 140.4 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Portsmouth & Southsea via Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 41m.