The average train between Cherbourg and Portsmouth takes 9h 25m and the fastest train takes 8h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg 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 every 3 hours between Cherbourg and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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8h 41m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Cherbourg 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea station via Paris St Lazare station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
Cherbourg to Portsmouth train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
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The distance between Cherbourg and Portsmouth is 135.3 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Portsmouth & Southsea via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 16m.