The average train between Portsmouth and Le Mans takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth to Le Mans. 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 every 4 hours between Portsmouth and Le Mans. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Le Mans at 1:33 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Le Mans? 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 Le Mans. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Le Mans station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
Portsmouth to Le Mans train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Le Mans train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Le Mans station.
Book your Portsmouth to Le Mans train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Le Mans is 324.8 km. The road distance is 780 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Le Mans via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 6h 20m.