Derby to Portsmouth Trains

Derby to Portsmouth trains

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The average train between Derby and Portsmouth takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Derby 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.

3h 41m
Duration: 204 mi
Distance: £103
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 46m

£86–143

Derby to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:54 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
9:54 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
11:26 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 4:00 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:39 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:14 AM → 8:34 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:14 AM → 8:34 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:14 AM → 8:34 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:14 AM → 8:34 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:47 AM → 8:47 AM
4h • 2 changes
4:56 AM → 8:58 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:32 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
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