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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.

4h 37m
Duration
148 mi
Distance
£72
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 Manningtreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 58m
£63–114

Portsmouth to Harwich train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Harwich at 7:58 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.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia8h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 8m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 3m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 1m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 3m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 4m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 2m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 7m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 4m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 2m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 7m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 4m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 2m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 7m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 4m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 2m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 7m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 4m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 1m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Harwich? 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.

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  • Distance: 148.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

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.

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