The average train between Portsmouth and France takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to France. 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 France. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into France at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to France? 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 France. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at France station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Portsmouth to France train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to France train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Portsmouth and France is 515.1 km. The road distance is 578 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cité via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, London Bridge, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 4h 56m.