Margate to Portsmouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Margate and Portsmouth takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Margate 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.

3h 52m
Duration: 167 mi
Distance: £87
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 39m

£75–139

Margate to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Margate and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:49 PM → 7:16 AM
Arrives next day
9h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:37 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:37 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:37 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:37 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:37 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:46 AM → 9:32 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Margate 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.

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

You can take a train from Margate to Portsmouth & Southsea via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 39m.

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