The average train between Portsmouth and Arcachon takes 10h 9m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth to Arcachon. 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 twice daily between Portsmouth and Arcachon. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Arcachon at 1:37 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 10h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Arcachon station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
Portsmouth to Arcachon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Arcachon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Arcachon station.
Book your Portsmouth to Arcachon train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Arcachon is 682.5 km. The road distance is 1,173 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Arcachon via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 5m.
