The average train between Harwich and Portsmouth takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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 Harwich and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 3m • 3 changes



4h 3m • 3 changes



4h 3m • 3 changes



3h 31m • 3 changes



3h 59m • 3 changes



3h 59m • 3 changes



3h 59m • 3 changes



3h 59m • 3 changes



3h 39m • 3 changes



3h 39m • 3 changes



3h 54m • 3 changes



4h 16m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Harwich 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 Harwich to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Harwich to Portsmouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Portsmouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Harwich to Portsmouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Harwich and Portsmouth is 208.2 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Portsmouth & Southsea via Manningtree, Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 28m.