The average train between Hitchin and Portsmouth Harbour takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Hitchin 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 Hitchin and Portsmouth Harbour. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Portsmouth Harbour at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Portsmouth Harbour. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Portsmouth Harbour station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Hitchin to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Portsmouth Harbour station.
Book your Hitchin to Portsmouth Harbour train tickets online with Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Hitchin and Portsmouth Harbour is 140.3 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Portsmouth Harbour via East Croydon and Portsmouth Harbour in around 3h 21m.