The average train between Portsmouth and Maidenhead takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Maidenhead. 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 Maidenhead. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Maidenhead at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Maidenhead. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Maidenhead station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Portsmouth to Maidenhead train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Maidenhead train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Portsmouth to Maidenhead train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Maidenhead is 84.5 km. The road distance is 119 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basingstoke hourly. Tickets cost £19–45 and the journey takes 1h 11m.