Rome2Rio

Portsmouth to Chelmsford trains

Find Transport to Chelmsford

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Chelmsford takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. 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 57m
Duration
107 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  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 27m
£44–80

Portsmouth to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

  •  → 

    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 42m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 47m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 42m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 47m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

  •  → 

    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 21m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 4m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 22m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 48m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 5m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 50m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 54m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 49m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Chelmsford? 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.

Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Chelmsford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 107.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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 27m.

Operators