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It takes an average of 6h 48m to travel from Darlington to Portsmouth by train, over a distance of around 256 miles (413 km). There are normally 172 trains per day travelling from Darlington to Portsmouth and tickets for this journey start from £53.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:26 | |
| Departure station | Darlington | |
| Arrival station | Portsmouth | |
| Journey time | From 4h 45m | |
| Distance | 256 miles (413 km) | |
| Frequency | 172 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £53.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Railway, Great Western Railway, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, London Overground, South Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
Taking the train from Darlington to Portsmouth in 4 hours 45 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Darlington to Portsmouth? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 48 minutes to travel the 256 miles (413 km) from Darlington to Portsmouth by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 45 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 172 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway or East Midlands Railway to Portsmouth. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Darlington to Portsmouth in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £53.90. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Portsmouth by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.