Colchester to Portsmouth Trains

Colchester to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Portsmouth takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. 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 12m
Duration: 129 mi
Distance: £62
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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2h 46m

£54–95

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 11:40 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:37 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 9:31 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 9:31 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:12 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 9:32 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 12:08 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 9:31 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 9:31 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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