The average train between Portsmouth Harbour and Cambridge takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth Harbour to Cambridge. 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 Portsmouth Harbour and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth Harbour is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth Harbour to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth Harbour station and arriving at Cambridge station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Portsmouth Harbour to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth Harbour station.
Portsmouth Harbour to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Portsmouth Harbour to Cambridge train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Portsmouth Harbour and Cambridge is 177.5 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Cambridge via Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 3h 8m.