The average train between Portsmouth and Newbury takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Newbury. 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 Newbury. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Newbury at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Newbury. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Newbury station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Portsmouth to Newbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Newbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Newbury station.
Book your Portsmouth to Newbury train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Portsmouth and Newbury is 68.9 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newbury via Basingstoke and Reading in around 2h 25m.