The average train between Portsmouth and Birmingham takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Birmingham station via Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Portsmouth to Birmingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Birmingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Portsmouth to Birmingham train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Portsmouth and Birmingham is 195.2 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Birmingham New Street via Winchester in around 3h 56m.