The average train between Rouen and Portsmouth takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Rouen 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 Rouen and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 11:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Rouen to Portsmouth? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Rouen station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
Rouen to Portsmouth train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen to Portsmouth train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Rouen to Portsmouth train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rouen and Portsmouth is 217.1 km. The road distance is 714 km.
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Portsmouth & Southsea via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 33m.