The average train between Portsmouth and Appledore takes 4h 20m 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.
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 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Appledore? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Appledore. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Appledore station via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Portsmouth to Appledore train services, operated by Southern, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Appledore train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Appledore (Kent) station.
The distance between Portsmouth and Appledore is 134.3 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Appledore (Kent) via Brighton and Hampden Park (Sussex) in around 4h 6m.