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Peterborough to Portsmouth trains

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The average train between Peterborough and Portsmouth takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Peterborough 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 7m
Duration
152 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 58m
£51–124

Peterborough to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Peterborough and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 3:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 46m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 56m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 12m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 46m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 53m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 48m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 46m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 53m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 48m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Peterborough 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 Peterborough to Portsmouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 152.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Peterborough to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 58m.

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