The average train between Portsmouth and Charlbury takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Charlbury. 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 Charlbury. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Charlbury at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Charlbury. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Charlbury station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Portsmouth to Charlbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Charlbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Charlbury station.
Book your Portsmouth to Charlbury train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Portsmouth and Charlbury is 122.4 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Charlbury via Basingstoke and Reading in around 3h 8m.