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The average train between Portsmouth and Saint Bees takes 10h and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth to Saint Bees. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h
Duration
379 mi
Distance
£153
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Lancastertrain train
  3. Take the train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain train
  4. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to St Beestrain train
8h 19m
£128–234

Portsmouth to Saint Bees train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Portsmouth and Saint Bees. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Saint Bees at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 10h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited18h 38m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 24m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 11m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited14h 10m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited13h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 32m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 17m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 5m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 32m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 17m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 5m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 32m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 17m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 5m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 32m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 17m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 5m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 32m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 17m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 5m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 52m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Saint Bees.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 379.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Saint Bees, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to St Bees via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Lancaster, and Barrow-in-Furness in around 8h 19m.

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