The average train between Portsmouth and Leeds takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth to Leeds. 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 Leeds. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Leeds at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Leeds station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Portsmouth to Leeds train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Leeds train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Portsmouth to Leeds train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Portsmouth and Leeds is 334.7 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Leeds via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 4h 27m.