The average train between Portsmouth and Gateshead takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Gateshead. 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 Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Gateshead? 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 Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Gateshead station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Portsmouth to Gateshead train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Gateshead train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Portsmouth to Gateshead train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Portsmouth and Gateshead is 464.2 km. The road distance is 557 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newcastle via London Waterloo, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 44m.