South Western Railway
Southeastern
Trains to Portsmouth from Strood (Kent)
| First train | 02:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:17 | |
| Departure station | Strood (Kent) | |
| Arrival station | Portsmouth | |
| Journey time | From 2h 49m | |
| Distance | 80 miles (128 km) | |
| Frequency | 70 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Train operators |
Trains to Portsmouth from Strood (Kent)
Want to travel from Strood (Kent) to Portsmouth by train? Start your journey with us.
It takes an average of 3 hours 33 minutes to travel from Strood (Kent) to Portsmouth by train. You'll find on average 70 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Portsmouth by train; you'll need to make 1 change.
South Western Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink and Southern trains run on this route.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Strood (Kent) to Portsmouth is right for you.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.