Dover to Portsmouth Trains

Dover to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Portsmouth takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. 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 32m
Duration: 153 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...

3h 18m

£68–132

Dover to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Dover and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:48 PM → 10:02 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
7:45 PM → 11:01 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
8:48 PM → 12:03 AM
Arrives next day
3h 15m • 2 changes
9:48 PM → 1:20 AM
Arrives next day
3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:46 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:58 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 2:58 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 12:08 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 1:07 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 2:00 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dover 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.