The average train between Ipswich and Portsmouth takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Ipswich 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 Ipswich and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Ipswich to Portsmouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Portsmouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Ipswich to Portsmouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Ipswich and Portsmouth is 209.5 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Portsmouth & Southsea via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 58m.