The average train between Portsmouth and Middlesbrough takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Middlesbrough. 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 Middlesbrough. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Middlesbrough at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Middlesbrough. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Middlesbrough station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Portsmouth to Middlesbrough train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Middlesbrough train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Middlesbrough station.
Book your Portsmouth to Middlesbrough train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Middlesbrough is 420.1 km. The road distance is 506 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Middlesbrough via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and York in around 5h 30m.