The average train between Portsmouth and Saint-Malo takes 17h 33m and the fastest train takes 9h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth to Saint-Malo. 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 twice daily between Portsmouth and Saint-Malo. The earliest departure is at 12:19 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 5:51 PM which arrives into Saint-Malo at 12:16 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 17h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Saint-Malo. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Saint-Malo station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 33m.
Portsmouth to Saint-Malo train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Saint-Malo train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at St Malo station.
Book your Portsmouth to Saint-Malo train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Saint-Malo is 248.2 km. The road distance is 1,098 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to St Malo via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Rennes in around 9h 45m.