The average train between Portsmouth and Saint Leonards-on-Sea takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Saint Leonards-on-Sea. 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 Saint Leonards-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Saint Leonards-on-Sea at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Saint Leonards-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Saint Leonards-on-Sea station via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Portsmouth to Saint Leonards-on-Sea train services, operated by Southern, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Saint Leonards-on-Sea train services, operated by Southern, arrive at St Leonards Warrior Square station.
Book your Portsmouth to Saint Leonards-on-Sea train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between Portsmouth and Saint Leonards-on-Sea is 115.3 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to St Leonards Warrior Square via Brighton in around 3h 8m.