The average train between Rochester and Portsmouth takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Rochester to Portsmouth. 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 Rochester and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Rochester to Portsmouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Portsmouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Rochester to Portsmouth train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Rochester and Portsmouth is 129.3 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Portsmouth & Southsea via Farringdon, Farringdon Station, Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road, and London Waterloo in around 3h 21m.
