The average train between Gillingham and Portsmouth takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham 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 hourly between Gillingham and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Gillingham to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.
Gillingham to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Gillingham to Portsmouth train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gillingham and Portsmouth is 87.3 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Portsmouth & Southsea via Salisbury in around 2h 22m.