The average train between Portsmouth and Wanstead takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Portsmouth to Wanstead. 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 Wanstead. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Wanstead at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Wanstead. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Wanstead station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Portsmouth to Wanstead train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Wanstead train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Portsmouth to Wanstead train tickets online with South Western Railway and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Portsmouth and Wanstead is 116.4 km. The road distance is 137 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 1h 31m.