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Durham to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Portsmouth takes 5h 27m 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 27m
Duration
329 mi
Distance
£135
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain train Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 1m
£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 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 53m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 50m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 4m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 8m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 52m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 23m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 59m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 15m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 15m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 13m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 4m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 35m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 41m • 2 changes
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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.

Map of how to get from Durham to Portsmouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 329.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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 1m.

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