The average train between Ipswich and Portsmouth Harbour takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Ipswich to Portsmouth Harbour. 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 Harbour. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Portsmouth Harbour at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Portsmouth Harbour. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Portsmouth Harbour station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Ipswich to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Portsmouth Harbour station.
Book your Ipswich to Portsmouth Harbour train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Ipswich and Portsmouth Harbour is 210.5 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Portsmouth Harbour via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Portsmouth Harbour in around 3h 5m.