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Portsmouth to Whitley Bay trains

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The average train between Portsmouth and Whitley Bay takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth to Whitley Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 15m
Duration
353 mi
Distance
£149
Average price
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Frequency

Portsmouth to Whitley Bay train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro10h 41m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro11h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro6h 10m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro5h 55m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro5h 38m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro5h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro6h • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro5h 39m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro6h 6m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro5h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro6h 5m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro6h 1m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro6h 6m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro6h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro6h 10m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro5h 55m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro5h 38m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro5h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro6h 10m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro5h 55m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro5h 38m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro5h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro6h 10m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro5h 55m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro5h 38m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro5h 56m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Whitley Bay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 353 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Whitley Bay, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Whitley Bay via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 5h 25m.

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