The average train between Portsmouth and Den Helder takes 9h 29m and the fastest train takes 8h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth to Den Helder. 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 4 times a day between Portsmouth and Den Helder. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Den Helder at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 9h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 36m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Den Helder? 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 Den Helder. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea station and arriving at Den Helder station via London Waterloo station and Amsterdam Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
Portsmouth to Den Helder train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Den Helder train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Den Helder station.
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The distance between Portsmouth and Den Helder is 467.8 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Den Helder via London Waterloo Station, Embankment station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Amsterdam Centraal in around 9h 9m.