The average train between Herne Bay and Portsmouth takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herne Bay is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Herne Bay to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Herne Bay station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Herne Bay to Portsmouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Herne Bay station.
Herne Bay to Portsmouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Herne Bay to Portsmouth train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Herne Bay and Portsmouth is 167.7 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from Herne Bay to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Victoria in around 4h.