The average train between Portsmouth and Hull takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Hull. 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 Hull. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Hull at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Hull. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Hull station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Portsmouth to Hull train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Hull train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Hull station.
Book your Portsmouth to Hull train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Hull is 331.5 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Hull via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 5h 4m.