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Chelmsford to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Portsmouth takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford 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.

2h 47m
Duration
108 mi
Distance
£60
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 28m
£50–122

Chelmsford to Portsmouth train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Chelmsford and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 107.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Portsmouth & Southsea via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 28m.

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