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Portsmouth to Middlesbrough by train
| First train | 08:22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:52 | |
| Departure station | Portsmouth | |
| Arrival station | Middlesbrough | |
| Journey time | From 7h 13m | |
| Distance | 260 miles (418 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, South Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Southern |
Travelling from Portsmouth to Middlesbrough by train
Looking to travel from Portsmouth to Middlesbrough by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 12 hours 11 minutes to travel from Portsmouth to Middlesbrough by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 7 hours 13 minutes though. You'll usually find 8 trains per day running along the 260 miles (418 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Middlesbrough, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway or East Midlands Railway to get to Middlesbrough. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Portsmouth to Middlesbrough in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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Cheap train tickets from Portsmouth to Middlesbrough
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