The average train between Portsmouth and Rouen takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Rouen. 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 Rouen. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Rouen at 11:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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6h 19m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Rouen? 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 Rouen. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Rouen station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Portsmouth to Rouen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Rouen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Rouen Rive Droite station.
Book your Portsmouth to Rouen train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Rouen is 217.1 km. The road distance is 714 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Rouen Rive Droite via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 23m.