The average train between Margate and Portsmouth takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Margate and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Margate to Portsmouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Portsmouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Margate to Portsmouth train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Margate and Portsmouth is 184.7 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Victoria in around 4h 14m.