The average train between Gloucester and Portsmouth Harbour takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester to Portsmouth Harbour. 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 Gloucester and Portsmouth Harbour. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Portsmouth Harbour at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Portsmouth Harbour. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Portsmouth Harbour station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Gloucester to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Portsmouth Harbour station.
Book your Gloucester to Portsmouth Harbour train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gloucester and Portsmouth Harbour is 142.6 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Portsmouth Harbour via Bristol Temple Meads and Portsmouth Harbour in around 4h 5m.