The average train between Washington and Portsmouth takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington 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 Washington and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Washington 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 Washington to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Portsmouth station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Washington to Portsmouth train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
Washington to Portsmouth train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The distance between Washington and Portsmouth is 456.9 km. The road distance is 576 km.
You can take a subway from South Hylton to Portsmouth & Southsea via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 43m.