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Sunderland to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Portsmouth takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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.

6h 8m
Duration
355 mi
Distance
£147
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newcastle

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 33m
£123–199

Sunderland to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 19m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 31m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 38m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 1m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 40m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 46m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 46m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 1m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 39m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 3m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland 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.

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  • Distance: 354.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Portsmouth & Southsea via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 33m.

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