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Portsmouth to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Portsmouth to Southend-on-Sea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 15m
Duration
112 mi
Distance
£57
Average price
Every 30 minutes
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 West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
2h 41m
£47–115

Portsmouth to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Portsmouth and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 5:54 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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Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 112.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

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.

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