The average train between Portsmouth Harbour and Kent takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth Harbour to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth Harbour is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Kent at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth Harbour to Kent. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth Harbour station and arriving at Kent station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Portsmouth Harbour to Kent train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth Harbour station.
Portsmouth Harbour to Kent train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Lenham station.
Book your Portsmouth Harbour to Kent train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southeastern.
The distance between Portsmouth Harbour and Kent is 136.7 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Lenham via Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd, Victoria Station, and London Victoria in around 3h 52m.