The average train between Portsmouth and Deal takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Deal. 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 Deal. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Deal at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Deal? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Deal. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Deal station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Portsmouth to Deal train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Deal train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Deal station.
Book your Portsmouth to Deal train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southeastern.
The distance between Portsmouth and Deal is 180.8 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Deal via London Waterloo, London Waterloo East, and Ashford International in around 4h 32m.