The average train between Portsmouth and Kensington takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth to Kensington. 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 Kensington. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Kensington at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Woking and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Kensington. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Kensington station via Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Portsmouth to Kensington train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Kensington train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
Book your Portsmouth to Kensington train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Overground and Southern.
The distance between Portsmouth and Kensington is 99.7 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Kensington (Olympia) via Woking and Clapham Junction in around 2h 5m.