The average train between Sherborne and Portsmouth takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Sherborne 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 Sherborne and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sherborne is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sherborne to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Sherborne station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Sherborne to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Sherborne station.
Sherborne to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Sherborne to Portsmouth train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Sherborne and Portsmouth is 101.6 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Sherborne to Portsmouth & Southsea via Salisbury in around 2h 34m.