The average train between Dawlish and Portsmouth takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Dawlish 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 4 hours between Dawlish and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dawlish is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 10:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dawlish to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Dawlish station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Dawlish to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Dawlish station.
Dawlish to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Dawlish to Portsmouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dawlish and Portsmouth is 169.1 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Dawlish to Portsmouth & Southsea via Westbury (Wilts) in around 3h 45m.