The average train between Essex and Portsmouth takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 hourly between Essex and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essex to Portsmouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essex to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Essex to Portsmouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Portsmouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Essex to Portsmouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Essex and Portsmouth is 163.6 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Portsmouth & Southsea via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 45m.