The average train between Portsmouth and Merstham takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth to Merstham. 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 Portsmouth and Merstham. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Merstham at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Merstham. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Merstham station via Horsham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Portsmouth to Merstham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Merstham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Merstham station.
Book your Portsmouth to Merstham train tickets online with Southern and Thameslink.
The distance between Portsmouth and Merstham is 83.6 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Merstham via Horsham in around 2h 13m.