Chester to Portsmouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Portsmouth takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

4h 9m
Duration: 253 mi
Distance: £103
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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£88–150

Chester to Portsmouth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:44 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:24 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:44 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:32 AM
4h • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:32 PM
4h • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:32 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:14 AM → 2:54 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
11:28 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
12:32 PM → 4:54 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:24 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:44 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:24 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:44 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:24 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:44 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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.