The average train between Cheltenham and Portsmouth Harbour takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Portsmouth Harbour. 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 Harbour at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Portsmouth Harbour. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Portsmouth Harbour station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Cheltenham to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Portsmouth Harbour station.
Book your Cheltenham to Portsmouth Harbour train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Cheltenham and Portsmouth Harbour is 140 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Portsmouth Harbour via Bristol Temple Meads and Portsmouth Harbour in around 3h 52m.