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Portsmouth to Den Helder trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Den Helder takes 9h 33m and the fastest train takes 8h 10m. 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.

9h 33m
Duration
785 km
Distance
€162
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Portsmouth to Den Helder train times

Trains run twice daily between Portsmouth and Den Helder. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:36 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 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)14h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 10m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 21m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 21m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 10m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 21m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 21m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 36m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 784.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Den Helder, Netherlands?

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 6m.

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