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Dover to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Portsmouth takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

3h 30m
Duration
153 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 12m
£71–156

Dover to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Dover and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Dover to Portsmouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 152.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Portsmouth, England?

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 12m.

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