Portsmouth to Middlesbrough Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Middlesbrough takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Middlesbrough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 4m
Duration: 314 mi
Distance: £128
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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5h 30m

£93–171

Portsmouth to Middlesbrough train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Middlesbrough. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Middlesbrough at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:50 PM → 9:39 AM
Arrives next day
11h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:13 AM → 10:36 AM
5h 23m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 20m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 1:36 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:13 AM → 10:36 AM
5h 23m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 20m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 1:36 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:13 AM → 10:36 AM
5h 23m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 20m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 1:36 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:13 AM → 10:36 AM
5h 23m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 20m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 1:36 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:13 AM → 10:36 AM
5h 23m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 20m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 1:36 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:14 AM → 10:36 AM
5h 22m • 3 changes
6:19 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 16m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 1:36 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:48 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 1:36 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
8:53 AM → 2:36 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 3:36 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Middlesbrough? 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.

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Middlesbrough, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Middlesbrough via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and York in around 5h 30m.

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