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Trip Overview

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.

2h 57m
Duration
111 mi
Distance
£51
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 45m
£45–81

Rayleigh to Portsmouth train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Rayleigh and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:16 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.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 110.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Rayleigh, England and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Rayleigh to Portsmouth & Southsea via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 45m.

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