The average train between Portsmouth and Dover takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Dover. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Dover station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Portsmouth to Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Portsmouth to Dover train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Portsmouth and Dover is 172.2 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Dover Priory via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 41m.