The average train between Dunkirk and Portsmouth takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk 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 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 9:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Dunkirk to Portsmouth train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Portsmouth train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Dunkirk to Portsmouth train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dunkirk and Portsmouth is 244.5 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Portsmouth & Southsea via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 34m.