The average train between Rochford and Portsmouth takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rochford 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 Rochford and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochford is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 1:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rochford to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Rochford station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Rochford to Portsmouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rochford station.
Rochford to Portsmouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Rochford to Portsmouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Rochford and Portsmouth is 152.6 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Rochford to Portsmouth & Southsea via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 46m.