The train between Portsmouth and Chelmsford takes 2h 28m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Portsmouth to Chelmsford. 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 on demand between Portsmouth and Chelmsford. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 28m.
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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Waterloo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Portsmouth to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Portsmouth and Chelmsford is 150.5 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Chelmsford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 28m.