The average train between Portsmouth and Kent takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Kent at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Kent. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Kent station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Portsmouth to Kent train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Kent train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Lenham station.
Book your Portsmouth to Kent train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Portsmouth and Kent is 135.5 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Lenham via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 40m.