Newcastle upon Tyne to Portsmouth by train

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Overview: trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Portsmouth

Find the key information for travelling by train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Portsmouth, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:44 View journey
Last train 22:49 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 23m View journey
Distance (km) 466
Trains / day 51 View all
Cheapest journey AU$158.41 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 8m
Train operators 11

Newcastle upon Tyne to Portsmouth train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Portsmouth by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Portsmouth take around 5 hours and 23 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 466 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Newcastle upon Tyne is scheduled to depart at around  04:44. The last departure is usually at around 22:49 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Newcastle upon Tyne at around 04:44, with the last train leaving at around 22:00. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 51 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 15 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$158.41.

We think any time is a great time to visit Portsmouth, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Portsmouth.

Is there a direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Portsmouth?

The journey between Newcastle upon Tyne and Portsmouth usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Newcastle upon Tyne to Portsmouth every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Portsmouth?

The Newcastle upon Tyne to Portsmouth train travel takes about 5 hours and 23 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Newcastle upon Tyne to Portsmouth train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Portsmouth leaving Newcastle upon Tyne at around 04:44 and the last train leaving at around 22:49 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Newcastle upon Tyne at around 04:44, with the final departure at 22:00.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.