Portsmouth to Eltham Trains

Portsmouth to Eltham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Eltham takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Eltham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 28m
Duration: 82 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from London Waterloo East to Elthamtrain London Charing Cross - Dartford / ...

2h 25m

£31–64

Portsmouth to Eltham train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Eltham at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

3:35 PM → 5:52 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
4:35 PM → 6:52 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
5:35 PM → 7:51 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
6:36 PM → 8:51 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:31 AM → 7:23 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 10:21 AM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:31 AM → 7:23 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 10:21 AM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:31 AM → 7:23 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 3m • 1 change

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