The average train between Braintree and Portsmouth takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree to Portsmouth. 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 Braintree and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braintree is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Braintree to Portsmouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea station via Stratford (London) station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Braintree to Portsmouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
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The distance between Braintree and Portsmouth is 165.7 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Braintree to Portsmouth & Southsea via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 58m.