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Trip Overview

The average train between Norwich and Portsmouth takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Norwich 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.

4h 16m
Duration
192 mi
Distance
£98
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 45m
£85–147

Norwich to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Norwich and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norwich is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 2m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Norwich 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 Norwich to Portsmouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 192.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Norwich to Portsmouth & Southsea via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 45m.

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