The average train between Portsmouth and South Benfleet takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Portsmouth to South Benfleet. 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 every 30 minutes between Portsmouth and South Benfleet. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into South Benfleet at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to South Benfleet. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at South Benfleet station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Portsmouth to South Benfleet train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to South Benfleet train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Benfleet station.
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The distance between Portsmouth and South Benfleet is 142.4 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Benfleet via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 30m.