The average train between Portsmouth and Birmingham NEC takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Winchester and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Portsmouth to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Birmingham International station.
Book your Portsmouth to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Portsmouth and Birmingham NEC is 189 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Birmingham NEC via Winchester and Birmingham International in around 3h 54m.