The average train between Shenfield and Portsmouth takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Shenfield 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 Shenfield and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Shenfield is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shenfield to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Shenfield station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Portsmouth & Southsea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Shenfield to Portsmouth train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Waterloo station.
Shenfield to Portsmouth train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Shenfield to Portsmouth train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shenfield and Portsmouth is 135.2 km. The road distance is 158 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 28m.