The average train between Portsmouth and Pau takes 12h 5m and the fastest train takes 9h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth to Pau. 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 3 times a day between Portsmouth and Pau. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 5:51 PM which arrives into Pau at 2:31 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Pau. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Pau station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
Portsmouth to Pau train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Pau train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Pau station.
Book your Portsmouth to Pau train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Pau is 834.5 km. The road distance is 1,347 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Pau via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 30m.