The average train between Basildon and Portsmouth Harbour takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Basildon to Portsmouth Harbour. 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 Basildon and Portsmouth Harbour. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Portsmouth Harbour at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Portsmouth Harbour. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Portsmouth Harbour station via Portsmouth Harbour. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Basildon to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by c2c, depart from London Waterloo station.
Basildon to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Portsmouth Harbour station.
Book your Basildon to Portsmouth Harbour train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Basildon and Portsmouth Harbour is 138.8 km. The road distance is 164 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 33m.