The average train between Portsmouth and Harwich takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Harwich. 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 Harwich. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Harwich at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Harwich station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Portsmouth to Harwich train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Harwich train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manningtree station.
Book your Portsmouth to Harwich train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Portsmouth and Harwich is 208.2 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Harwich Town via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 3h 58m.