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North Shields to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between North Shields and Portsmouth takes 6h and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from North Shields 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.

6h
Duration
351 mi
Distance
£146
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 43m
£123–197

North Shields to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between North Shields and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from North Shields is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Monument and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 1m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 36m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 16m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 43m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 9m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 43m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 9m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 43m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 9m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 33m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from North Shields 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: 350.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between North Shields, England and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a subway from North Shields to Portsmouth & Southsea via Monument, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 43m.

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