The average train between Portsmouth and Deal takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. 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 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Deal at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want 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 3h 53m.
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, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Portsmouth and Deal is 180.8 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Deal via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford International in around 4h 11m.