Portsmouth to Eltham Trains

Portsmouth to Eltham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Eltham takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h. 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 26m
Duration: 82 mi
Distance: £41
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

£34–77

Portsmouth to Eltham train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Eltham at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

10:37 PM → 5:51 AM
Arrives next day
7h 14m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:23 AM
2h 48m • 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, August 14, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:23 AM
2h 48m • 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 Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:19 AM → 8:21 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:21 AM
2h • 1 change
8:21 AM → 10:21 AM
2h • 1 change
9:20 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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