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Portsmouth to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Colchester takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth to Colchester. 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 23m
Duration
129 mi
Distance
£71
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 Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 42m
£61–142

Portsmouth to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 129.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Colchester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 42m.

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