Durham to Portsmouth Trains

Durham to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Portsmouth takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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.

5h 31m
Duration: 329 mi
Distance: £135
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...

5h 2m

£115–180

Durham to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Durham and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 11:32 AM
5h 23m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:39 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 4:54 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 6:00 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:49 AM → 10:03 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 10:44 AM
5h 4m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 11:44 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:49 AM → 10:03 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham 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.

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

You can take a train from Durham to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 2m.

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