The average train between Sunderland and Portsmouth takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h. 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.
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 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Portsmouth station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Sunderland to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Sunderland to Portsmouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Portsmouth is 456.9 km. The road distance is 571 km.
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 25m.