The average train between Portsmouth and Essex takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Essex. 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 Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Essex. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Essex station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Portsmouth to Essex train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Essex train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Portsmouth to Essex train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Portsmouth and Essex is 163.6 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to White Notley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 32m.