The average train between Portsmouth and Marseille takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth to Marseille. 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 4 times a day between Portsmouth and Marseille. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Marseille at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Marseille station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
Portsmouth to Marseille train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Marseille train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Book your Portsmouth to Marseille train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Marseille is 966.8 km. The road distance is 1,324 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Marseille St Charles via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 32m.