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The average train between Portsmouth and Braintree takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Braintree. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 36m
Duration
123 mi
Distance
£59
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 42m
£51–90

Portsmouth to Braintree train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 30m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 16m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 6m • 2 changes

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 37m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 2m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h • 2 changes

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 6m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 6m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 6m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Braintree? 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.

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  • Distance: 122.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Braintree, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Braintree via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 42m.

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