The average train between Chester and Portsmouth Harbour takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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 every 2 hours between Chester and Portsmouth Harbour. 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 Harbour at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Portsmouth Harbour? 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 Chester to Portsmouth Harbour. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Portsmouth Harbour station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Chester to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Portsmouth Harbour station.
Book your Chester to Portsmouth Harbour train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Chester and Portsmouth Harbour is 292.8 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Portsmouth Harbour via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Portsmouth Harbour in around 4h.