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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and France takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. 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.

5h 33m
Duration
578 km
Distance
€234
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
4h 56m
€198–332

Portsmouth to France train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and France. The earliest departure is at 4:31 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 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarRATP Metro5h 26m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarRATP Metro5h 22m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarRATP Metro5h 22m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarRATP Metro5h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarRATP Metro5h 40m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarRATP Metro5h 18m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarRATP Metro4h 53m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarRATP Metro4h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarRATP Metro5h 18m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarRATP Metro4h 53m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarRATP Metro4h 50m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarRATP Metro4h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarRATP Metro5h 18m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarRATP Metro4h 53m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarRATP Metro4h 50m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarRATP Metro4h 52m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 578.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and France?

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.

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