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Colchester to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Portsmouth takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester 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.

3h 11m
Duration
129 mi
Distance
£71
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 39m
£60–141

Colchester to Portsmouth train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Colchester and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Portsmouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 129.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Portsmouth & Southsea via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 39m.

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