The average train between Portsmouth and Arras takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth to Arras. 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 every 4 hours between Portsmouth and Arras. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Arras at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Arras. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Arras station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Portsmouth to Arras train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Arras train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Arras station.
Book your Portsmouth to Arras train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Arras is 279.4 km. The road distance is 446 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Arras via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 14m.