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Kiel to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Portsmouth takes 21h 24m and the fastest train takes 20h 21m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Kiel 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.

21h 24m
Duration
793 mi
Distance
£303
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Kiel to Portsmouth train times

Trains run twice a week between Kiel and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 4:37 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Kiel is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 2:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 21h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)GoVoltaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway20h 21m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)metronomGoVoltaEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway22h 27m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kiel 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.

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  • Distance: 792.7 mi
  • Duration: 21h 24m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Portsmouth & Southsea via Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg-Harburg, Amsterdam Centraal, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 14h 39m.

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