The average train between Portsmouth and Staplehurst takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Staplehurst. 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 Staplehurst. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Staplehurst at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Staplehurst. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Staplehurst station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Portsmouth to Staplehurst train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Staplehurst train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Staplehurst station.
Book your Portsmouth to Staplehurst train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Portsmouth and Staplehurst is 121.9 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Staplehurst via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 2h 44m.