The average train between Deal and Portsmouth takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Deal 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 hourly between Deal and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Deal is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Deal 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 Deal to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Deal station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Deal to Portsmouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Deal station.
Deal to Portsmouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Deal to Portsmouth train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Deal and Portsmouth is 180.8 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Deal to Portsmouth & Southsea via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 28m.