The average train between Portsmouth and Durham takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Durham. 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 Durham. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Durham at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Durham. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Durham station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Portsmouth to Durham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Durham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Portsmouth to Durham train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Portsmouth and Durham is 443.5 km. The road distance is 530 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Durham via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 5h 23m.