The train between Chelmsford and Portsmouth takes 2h 34m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run on demand between Chelmsford and Portsmouth. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 34m.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea station via Stratford (London) station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Chelmsford to Portsmouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
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The distance between Chelmsford and Portsmouth is 150.5 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Portsmouth & Southsea via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 34m.