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Portsmouth to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Chelmsford takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is an hourly train service 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.

2h 56m
Duration
107 mi
Distance
£61
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 Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
2h 28m
£50–120

Portsmouth to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Chelmsford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 107.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

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.

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