The average train between Esher and Portsmouth takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Esher 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 every 30 minutes between Esher and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Esher is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 1:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Esher to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Esher station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Esher to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Hersham station.
Esher to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Esher to Portsmouth train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between Esher and Portsmouth is 81.2 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Hersham to Portsmouth & Southsea via Woking in around 1h 32m.