The average train between Rayleigh and Portsmouth takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rayleigh to Portsmouth. 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 Rayleigh and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Portsmouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Rayleigh to Portsmouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Portsmouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Rayleigh to Portsmouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Rayleigh and Portsmouth is 147 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Portsmouth & Southsea via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 44m.
