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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 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. 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 2m
Duration
351 mi
Distance
£146
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 45m
£122–192

North Shields to Portsmouth train times

Trains run every 2 hours 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 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 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, November 3, 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, November 4, 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 Thursday, November 5, 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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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.

Map of how to get from North Shields to Portsmouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 350.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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 45m.

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