The train between Dover and Portsmouth takes 3h 15m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Dover 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 on demand between Dover and Portsmouth. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 15m.
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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory station and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Dover to Portsmouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
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The distance between Dover and Portsmouth is 172.2 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Portsmouth & Southsea via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 15m.