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Portsmouth to Appledore trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Appledore takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Appledore. 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 28m
Duration
98 mi
Distance
£54
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Brightontrain train
  2. Take the train from Brighton to Hampden Park (Sussex)train train
  3. Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Appledore (Kent)train train
4h 6m
£46–76

Portsmouth to Appledore train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Appledore. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Appledore at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Brighton and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 98.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Appledore, Kent, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Appledore (Kent) via Brighton and Hampden Park (Sussex) in around 4h 6m.

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