The average train between Portsmouth and Southend Central Station takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Portsmouth to Southend Central Station. 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 Southend Central Station. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Southend Central Station at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Southend Central Station. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Southend Central Station station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Portsmouth to Southend Central Station train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Southend Central Station train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southend Central station.
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The distance between Portsmouth and Southend Central Station is 150.2 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southend Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 41m.
