The average train between Portsmouth and Rochford takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth to Rochford. 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 Rochford. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Rochford at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Rochford. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Rochford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Portsmouth to Rochford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Rochford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Rochford station.
Book your Portsmouth to Rochford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Portsmouth and Rochford is 152.6 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Rochford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 48m.