The average train between Portsmouth and West Malling takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to West Malling. 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 West Malling. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 8:38 PM which arrives into West Malling at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to West Malling. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at West Malling station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Portsmouth to West Malling train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to West Malling train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at West Malling station.
Book your Portsmouth to West Malling train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southeastern.
The distance between Portsmouth and West Malling is 118.5 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to West Malling via London Waterloo and London Waterloo East in around 3h 4m.