The average train between Portsmouth and Dunstable takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth to Dunstable. 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 Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Dunstable? 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 Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea station and arriving at Leagrave station via London Waterloo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Portsmouth to Dunstable train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Dunstable train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Leagrave station.
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The distance between Portsmouth and Dunstable is 127.1 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Leagrave via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station, West Hampstead station, and West Hampstead Thameslink in around 2h 32m.