The average train between Portsmouth and Gillingham takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Gillingham. 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 Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Gillingham station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Portsmouth to Gillingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Gillingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gillingham (Dorset) station.
Book your Portsmouth to Gillingham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Portsmouth and Gillingham is 87.3 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Gillingham (Dorset) via Salisbury in around 2h 12m.