The average train between Portsmouth and Sandgate takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Sandgate. 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 hourly between Portsmouth and Sandgate. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Sandgate at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Sandgate. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Sandgate station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Portsmouth to Sandgate train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Sandgate train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Folkestone West station.
Book your Portsmouth to Sandgate train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Portsmouth and Sandgate is 159.9 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Folkestone West via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 27m.