The average train between Portsmouth and Medway takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Medway. 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 2 hours between Portsmouth and Medway. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Medway at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Medway? 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 Medway. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea station and arriving at Rochester station via Clapham Junction station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Portsmouth to Medway train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Medway train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rochester station.
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The distance between Portsmouth and Medway is 130.6 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Rochester via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 2h 54m.