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Maidenhead to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Maidenhead and Portsmouth takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidenhead 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.

2h 26m
Duration
74 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 42m
£27–69

Maidenhead to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Maidenhead and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Maidenhead is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 16m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 15m • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Cross CountrySouth Western Railway2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Cross CountrySouth Western Railway2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 15m • 2 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Maidenhead 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: 73.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Maidenhead, England and Portsmouth, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth & Southsea hourly. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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