The average train between Portsmouth and Esher takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth to Esher. 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 hourly between Portsmouth and Esher. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Esher at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Esher. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Esher station via Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Portsmouth to Esher train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Esher train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Woking station.
Book your Portsmouth to Esher train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between Portsmouth and Esher is 81.2 km. The road distance is 92 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Woking every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 1h 6m.